Zone 9a planting calendar
USDA zone 9a has average winter lows of 20°F to 25°F. Across 2,034 ZIP codes in this zone, the typical last spring frost is March 3 and the first fall frost is November 25.
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Zone 9a vegetable planting calendar
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Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Apr 7
Plant for fall: Nov 11 to Dec 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant in zone 9a
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 3 – Mar 10 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Okra | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Basil | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 27 – Mar 10 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 11 – Dec 16 |