When to Plant Vegetables in Zone 9
The growing season in zone 9 typically lasts from late February to early December. Planting season extends all the way to the end of the year if the days are mostly sunny. In light of those very garden-friendly parameters, here is a month-by-month guide that will carry you through an entire year of planting a zone 9 vegetable garden.
Zone 9 Planting Guide
Vegetable gardening for zone 9 takes place nearly year-round. Here is a general guideline for planting vegetables in this warm climate. February
Beets Carrots Cauliflower Collards Cucumbers Eggplant Endive Kale Leeks Onions Parsley Peas Radishes Turnips
March
Beans Beets Cantaloupe Carrots Celery Collards Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Endive Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Okra Onions Parsley Peas Peppers Potatoes (white and sweet) Pumpkins Radishes Summer squash Tomatoes Turnips Watermelon
April
Beans Cantaloupe Celery Collards Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Okra Sweet potatoes Pumpkins Summer squash Turnips Watermelon
May
Beans Eggplant Okra Peas Sweet potatoes
June
Beans Eggplant Okra Peas Sweet potatoes
July
Beans Eggplant Okra Peas Watermelon
August
Beans Broccoli Cauliflower Collards Corn Cucumbers Onions Peas Peppers Pumpkin Summer squash Winter squash Tomatoes Turnips Watermelon
September
Beans Beets Broccoli Brussels sprouts Carrots Cucumbers Endive Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Onions Parsley Radishes Squash Tomatoes Turnips
October
Beans Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Collards Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Onions Parsley Radishes Spinach
November
Beets Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Collards Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Onions Parsley Radishes Spinach
December
Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Collards Kohlrabi Onions Parsley Radishes