Zone 9 planting calendar
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Average last spring frost ≈ Feb 25, first fall frost ≈ Dec 1 - about 279 frost-free days.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 8 |
| Eggplant | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 8 |
| Cucumbers | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Zucchini | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Pumpkins | – | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Winter Squash | – | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Watermelon | – | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Cantaloupe | – | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Green Beans | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Sweet Corn | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Okra | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 |
| Lettuce | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 4 – Feb 25 |
| Spinach | – | Jan 21 – Feb 11 |
| Kale | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Jan 28 – Feb 18 |
| Broccoli | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 25 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 18 – Mar 11 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Carrots | – | Feb 4 – Feb 25 |
| Beets | – | Feb 4 – Feb 25 |
| Radishes | – | Jan 21 – Feb 11 |
| Peas | – | Jan 14 – Feb 4 |
| Onions | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Jan 28 – Feb 18 |
| Garlic | – | – |
| Potatoes | – | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Sweet Potatoes | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 |
| Swiss Chard | – | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Arugula | – | Jan 28 – Feb 18 |
| Basil | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Cilantro | – | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Parsley | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Celery | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Leeks | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Asparagus | – | Jan 28 – Feb 18 |
| Strawberries | – | Feb 4 – Feb 25 |
| Sunflowers | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Turnips | – | Feb 4 – Feb 25 |
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