Zone 9b planting calendar
USDA zone 9b has average winter lows of 25°F to 30°F. Across 612 ZIP codes in this zone, the typical last spring frost is February 20 and the first fall frost is December 5.
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Zone 9b vegetable planting calendar
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Start indoors: Nov 28 to Dec 12Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6
Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Plant for fall: Nov 21 to Dec 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant in zone 9b
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Jan 23 – Feb 27 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Kale | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Basil | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 27 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 21 – Dec 26 |