Zones 9 has a long growing window for gardening. With a last frost date of January 30th or earlier and first frost date as late as November 30th to December 30th. First and last frost days may vary by 2 weeks (or more depending on the weather).
If you'd like to get a jump-start on Spring and Fall planting, it is possible to extend your season by starting seeds indoors. A simple setup might be a shop light over a table or as elaborate as a heated greenhouse or multiple racks with lights.
We hope that our USDA Zone Specific SEED planting guide with be a helpful tool in your garden planning and planting!
JANUARY
Start seeds indoors or outside: Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Lettuce, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Mustard, Bunching Onion, Parsley, Peas, Radish, Spinach and Turnips
FEBRUARY
Start seeds indoors or outside: Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Endive, Lettuce, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Mustard, Bunching Onion, Parsley, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Spinach, Tomatoes and Turnips
MARCH
Start seeds outside: Arugula, BEANS, Beets, Cantalope, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Endive, Lettuce, Kohlrabi, Leek, Melons, Mustard, Onion, OKRA, Parsley, Peas, Southern Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Summer & Winter Squash, Tomatoes and Watermelon
APRIL
Start seeds outside: Arugula, BEANS, Beets, Cantalope, Chard, Collards, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard, OKRA, Southern Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Summer & Winter Squash, Tomatoes and Watermelon
Transplant: all remaining indoor seedlings
MAY
Start Seeds outside: Chard, Eggplant, Endive, Okra, Southern Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Summer Squash & Winter Squash and Cherry Tomato
Plant all HERB and FLOWER seeds outside
Start Seeds outside in early June: Lima Beans, Chard, Eggplant, Okra, Southern Peas and Peppers
There's still time to plant some HERBS and WILDFLOWER seeds!
JULY
Start Seeds outside: Eggplant, Okra, Southern Peas and Watermelon
AUGUST
Plant Seeds outside or indoors for Fall: Arugula, Bush Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chives, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Bunching Onion, Southern Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Summer Squash and Winter Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips and Watermelon
SEPTEMBER
Plant Seeds outside for Fall: Arugula, Bush Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chives, Collards, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Mustard, Onion, Parsley, Summer Squash, Radish and Turnips
Plant all HERB and FLOWER seeds outside
OCTOBER
Plant Seeds outside for Fall: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Chives, Collards, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Mustard, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Spinach and Turnips
NOVEMBER
Plant Seeds outside: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Mustard, Onion, Parsley, Radish and Spinach
DECEMBER
Plant Seeds outside: Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Chinese Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Leek, Mustard, Onion, Parsley and Radish
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9 comments
Thank you! this is verry helpful info.
What month should you plant basil and oregano? I am in zone 9 Ms Gulf coast.
Thanks, Barbie
At the New Orleans VA, we started an organic raised beds garden. Our yield was poor, to be expected.
We added two hydroponics towers. We are dedicated to be proactive in learning what to do and not do.
Please share information to assist us on our journey.
With much appreciation
Thomas
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Small gardener looking for advice and tips for veggies to grow starting in September , I’m in zone 9 .
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