Zone 9b planting calendar
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is what to do each month.
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- Jan 4:
Sow spinach seeds in the bed - Jan 4:
Start kale seeds indoors (or buy plants later) - Jan 4:
Start broccoli seeds indoors (or buy plants later) - Jan 4:
Start cabbage seeds indoors (or buy plants later) - Jan 4:
Start cauliflower seeds indoors (or buy plants later) - Jan 4:
Sow pea seeds in the bed - Jan 4:
Start basil seeds indoors (or buy plants later) - Jan 11:
Sow radish seeds in the bed - Jan 18:
Sow lettuce seeds in the bed - Jan 18:
Sow arugula seeds in the bed - Jan 18: Plant kale in the bed
- Jan 18:
Plant onion sets in the bed - Jan 18:
Sow green onion seeds in the bed - Jan 18:
Plant strawberries in the bed - Jan 18:
Plant blueberries in the bed (first harvest next year) - Jan 18:
Plant raspberries in the bed (first harvest next year) - Jan 18:
Plant blackberries in the bed (first harvest next year) - Jan 25: Plant broccoli in the bed
- Jan 25: Plant cabbage in the bed
- Jan 25:
Sow carrot seeds in the bed - Jan 25:
Sow beet seeds in the bed
February
- Feb 1:
Sow swiss chard seeds in the bed - Feb 1: Plant cauliflower in the bed
- Feb 1:
Plant seed potatoes in the bed - Feb 1:
Plant parsley in the bed - Feb 1:
Sow cilantro seeds in the bed - Feb 1:
Plant chives in the bed - Feb 15:
Sow dill seeds in the bed - Feb 15:
Plant thyme in the bed - Feb 15:
Plant oregano in the bed - Feb 22:
Sow bush bean seeds in the bed - Feb 22:
Sow pole bean seeds in the bed - Feb 22:
Plant rosemary in the bed - Feb 22:
Plant figs in the bed (first harvest next year)
March
- Mar 1:
Plant tomatoes in the bed - Mar 1:
Plant cherry tomatoes in the bed - Mar 1:
Plant bell peppers in the bed - Mar 1:
Plant hot peppers in the bed - Mar 1:
Sow cucumber seeds in the bed - Mar 1:
Sow zucchini seeds in the bed - Mar 1:
Sow winter squash seeds in the bed - Mar 1:
Sow sweet corn seeds in the bed - Mar 1: Plant basil in the bed
- Mar 1:
Sow watermelon seeds in the bed - Mar 1:
Sow cantaloupe seeds in the bed - Mar 1:
Plant lemons in the bed (first harvest next year) - Mar 8:
Plant eggplants in the bed - Mar 8:
Plant sweet potatoes in the bed - Mar 8:
Sow okra seeds in the bed
August
- Aug 6: Start cabbage seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Aug 11: Start broccoli seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Aug 11: Start cauliflower seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Aug 21: Start kale seeds indoors for a fall crop
September
- Sep 17: Plant cabbage again for a fall crop
- Sep 17: Sow carrot seeds again for a fall crop
- Sep 22: Plant broccoli again for a fall crop
- Sep 22: Plant cauliflower again for a fall crop
- Sep 27: Sow green onion seeds again for a fall crop
- Sep 27: Sow pea seeds again for a fall crop
October
- Oct 2: Plant kale again for a fall crop
- Oct 2: Sow swiss chard seeds again for a fall crop
- Oct 2: Sow beet seeds again for a fall crop
- Oct 7: Sow lettuce seeds again for a fall crop
- Oct 7: Sow cilantro seeds again for a fall crop
- Oct 12: Sow spinach seeds again for a fall crop
- Oct 17: Sow arugula seeds again for a fall crop
- Oct 29: Sow radish seeds again for a fall crop
November
- Nov 12:
Plant garlic cloves
Not usually grown outdoors in zone 9b
Rhubarb. Some of these can be grown in pots and moved indoors for winter.
Dates are estimates based on average frost dates for zone 9b. Your local dates may differ by a week or two.