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 Vegetable Gardening For Zone 9   Planting A Zone 9 Vegetable Garden - 5