Zone 9 Planting Calendar

Zone 9 Vegetable Planting and Harvest Chart. Zone 9 has a long growing season of about 240–300 days, with last frost typically around mid-February and first frost around mid-November. This makes Zone 9 ideal for a wide variety of warm-season crops, along with cool-season crops that can be planted in the fall and winter.


Zone 9 Vegetable Planting and Harvest Chart

VegetableStart IndoorsDirect Sow OutdoorsTransplant OutdoorsHarvest Window
ArugulaYear-roundMarch–Nov
BeetsJanuary–March, Sept–OctMarch–Nov
BroccoliJan–FebFeb–MarchMarch–May
Brussels SproutsJan–FebFeb–MarchSept–Nov
CabbageJan–FebFeb–MarchMay–Nov
CarrotsJanuary–March, Aug–SeptMarch–Nov
CauliflowerJan–FebFeb–MarchMarch–May
CornMarch–MayMay–Sept
CucumbersMarch–AprilMarch–JuneApril–MayJune–Sept
KaleJan–FebYear-roundFeb–MarchMarch–Dec
LettuceYear-roundJan–Nov
Onions (sets)January–FebruaryMay–July
PeasOct–Nov, Feb–MarchFeb–April
PeppersJan–FebMarch–AprilJune–Oct
PotatoesJanuary–FebruaryApril–June
PumpkinsMarch–AprilApril–JuneMaySept–Nov
RadishesYear-roundJan–Dec
SpinachSept–MarchOct–April
Squash (Summer)March–AprilApril–JuneMay–JuneJune–Sept
Squash (Winter)March–AprilApril–JuneMaySept–Nov
TomatoesJan–FebMarch–AprilJune–Nov
TurnipsSept–MarchNov–March
ZucchiniMarch–AprilApril–JuneMay–JuneJune–Sept

Zone 9 Gardening Tips:

Frost Dates: Last frost ~February 15; First frost ~November 15 (local conditions may vary slightly).

Warm-Season Crops: Due to the long growing season, you can plant multiple rounds of warm-season crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and beans.

Cool-Season Crops: Plant cool-season vegetables like spinach, kale, lettuce, and radishes in fall or early spring. In Zone 9, many cool-season crops can be grown through the winter.

Heat-Tolerant Varieties: Choose heat-tolerant varieties for crops like lettuce, spinach, and beans to handle the hot summer months.

Succession Planting: You can plant fast-growing crops like radishes and lettuce multiple times throughout the year for extended harvests.

Mulching: Mulch heavily to keep soil cool and retain moisture during the hot summer months, especially for heat-sensitive crops.