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Zone 9A — January

What to Plant in January in Zone 9A

January in Zone 9A: 231 crops to start indoors, 90 to plant or direct sow outside, and 0 entering harvest window. Last frost averages March 4. Reference city: Phoenix, AZ.
Updated May 13, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
231 Start Indoors
90 Plant Outside
0 Harvest
Frost risk: High

Frost risk is still high in Zone 9A. The last spring frost typically lands on March 4, with the earliest plausible clearance around February 5. Hold tender crops indoors a while longer.

See full Zone 9A frost outlook

Start Indoors in January

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
All Season Cabbage brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 29 – May 9
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 24
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 May 19
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 24
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage brassica Jan 7 Feb 11 Apr 22
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 24
Danish Ballhead Cabbage brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 May 29 – Jun 8
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 4 – Apr 7
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 May 19 – May 29
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage brassica Jan 7 Feb 11 Apr 17 – Apr 27
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 24
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 May 19
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 24
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 24 – Apr 29
Michihili Cabbage brassica Jan 7 Feb 11 Apr 22
Red Acre Cabbage brassica Jan 7 Feb 11 Apr 27 – May 2
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 May 19 – May 24
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 24
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 24
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30 – Jun 9
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30 – Jun 4
Aji Amarillo Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 16 – Jul 16
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 16 – Jul 6
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 31 – Jun 11
Anaheim Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 3 – Jun 11
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Anna Russian Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 30
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry vegetable Jan 28 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 16
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30
Banana Peppers pepper Jan 21 Mar 25 Jun 5
Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 6 – Jun 11
Better Boy Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 25
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper pepper Jan 7 Mar 18 Jun 16 – Jul 16
Big Beef Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20
Big Bertha Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 27 – May 30
Big Boy Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 28
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Jan 7 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 1
Big Rainbow Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 Jun 4 – Jun 14
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 19 – Jun 29
Black Beauty Eggplant vegetable Jan 7 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 16
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 21 – Jun 1
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 Jun 4
Black Krim Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 15
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Bradley Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Brandywine Tomatoes tomato Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 6 – Jun 16
Calendula flower Jan 28 Mar 18 May 7 – May 17
California Wonder Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 29 – Jun 1
Calypso Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle) vegetable Jan 7 Mar 11 Perennial — see plant page
Caribe Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Carmello Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 25
Carmen Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 17 – Jun 6
Casper Eggplant vegetable Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1
Catmint herb Jan 14 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Cayenne Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 11
Celebrity Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 22
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – Jun 9
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes tomato Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 4 – Jun 11
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 11
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 22 – Jun 6
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 25
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 4 – Jun 24
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30
Common Sage herb Jan 21 Mar 11 Perennial — see plant page
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Jan 7 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 30
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds flower Jan 28 Mar 4 May 3 – May 18
Crego Mix Aster Flowers flower Jan 14 Mar 4 May 23 – Jun 2
Creole Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 28
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions allium Jan 14 Mar 4 May 3
Cubanelle Peppers pepper Jan 21 Mar 25 May 26 – Jun 3
Culinary Turmeric root vegetable Jan 28 Mar 25 Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 19, 2027
Cupid Grape Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 15 – May 20
Dark Opal Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 17 – Jun 1
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 9 – Jun 29
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 17 – May 27
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 9 – May 19
Egg Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 11
English Lavender herb Jan 14 Mar 18 Perennial — see plant page
Evergreen Bunching Onions allium Jan 14 Mar 4 May 3 – May 8
Firecracker Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 30 – Jul 9
Fish Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 6
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 12
Floradade Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 25
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 6 – Jun 16
Fresno Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 10 – May 25
Genovese Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 17 – May 27
German Johnson Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 Jun 4
Ginger root vegetable Jan 28 Mar 25 Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 19, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 5 – May 8
Gochugaru Korean Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 22 – Jun 6
Golden Sunray Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 10 – May 20
Green Globe Artichoke vegetable Jan 7 Mar 18 Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 15 – May 28
Green Zebra Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 4
Gypsy Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 17 – May 22
Habanero Pepper pepper Jan 7 Mar 25 Jun 23 – Jul 23
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 6
Highbush Blueberries berry Jan 7 Mar 18 Perennial — see plant page
Hillbilly Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 Jun 4
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 9 – Jun 29
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30 – Jun 4
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 10
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Jan 7 Mar 18 May 22 – Jun 1
Indigo Rose Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 9
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 30
Italian Oregano herb Jan 14 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 22 – Jun 1
Japanese Eggplant vegetable Jan 21 Mar 18 May 7 – May 22
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 22
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Jan 21 Mar 25 Jun 13 – Jun 23
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 9 – May 11
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 17
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
King Arthur Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 16
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 30
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 4 – Jun 24
Lemongrass herb Jan 14 Mar 18 Perennial — see plant page
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Jan 14 Mar 18 May 22 – May 27
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Jan 14 Mar 18 May 12 – May 17
Long Purple Italian Eggplant vegetable Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Jan 21 Mar 25 May 19 – May 24
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 16
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 30
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 30
Mariachi Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 23 – Jun 1
Marion Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 5 – May 15
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 22 – May 27
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes tomato Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 6 – Jun 11
Mountain Magic Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 29 – Jun 1
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil herb Jan 21 Mar 11 May 10 – May 20
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers pepper Jan 28 Mar 18 May 25 – May 27
Napoletano Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 Jun 1
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 9 – Jul 9
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 4 – Jun 24
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 8 – May 20
Padron Peppers pepper Jan 21 Mar 25 May 24
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Patio Princess Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 15 – May 20
Paul Robeson tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – Jun 4
Pepperoncini Pepper pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 15 – May 25
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 17 – Jun 16
Pimento Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 11 – Jun 16
Pineapple Tomatillos vegetable Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 30
Pineapple Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30 – Jun 3
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30 – Jun 9
Pistou Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 17
Poblano Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 22
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30 – Jun 9
Powderpuff Aster Flowers flower Jan 14 Mar 4 May 18 – May 28
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 9 – Jul 9
Purple Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 11
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 1
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 9 – Jun 19
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 4 – Jun 24
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Red Cherry Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Red Pear Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 15 – May 25
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 12
Red Rubin Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 29
Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Jan 7 Mar 18 Jun 21 – Jul 16
Rio Grande Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Roma VF Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Roman Chamomile herb Jan 14 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 6 – Jun 16
Rue herb Jan 14 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Rutgers Tomato tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 6
Sakura Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 5 – May 10
San Marzano Tomatoes tomato Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 4 – Jun 14
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Scarlet Sage Flowers flower Jan 28 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Serrano Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 6
Shishito Peppers pepper Jan 21 Mar 25 May 24 – May 29
Single Mix China Aster Flowers flower Jan 14 Mar 4 May 13 – May 23
Soapwort flower Jan 21 Mar 11 Perennial — see plant page
Sparky Mix Marigolds flower Jan 28 Mar 4 Apr 28 – May 13
Spicy Globe Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 27
Stevia herb Jan 28 Mar 18 Perennial — see plant page
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 5 – May 20
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 7 – May 15
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 6
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 10 – May 20
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 10 – May 20
Sunray Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – May 30
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 10 – May 15
Sweet Alyssum flower Jan 28 Mar 18 Apr 27 – May 12
Sweet Marjoram herb Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 9
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 17 – May 22
Sweet Treats Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 15 – May 25
Sweet Woodruff herb Jan 14 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Tabasco Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 30 – Jun 9
Tansy herb Jan 14 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Thai Basil herb Jan 28 Mar 18 May 17 – May 22
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 1 – Jun 11
Thessaloniki Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 11 – May 22
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 5 – May 20
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 2 – May 12
Tropical Milkweed Flowers flower Jan 14 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes tomato Jan 28 Mar 18 May 22 – May 27
Turkish Orange Eggplant vegetable Jan 14 Mar 18 Jun 11 – Jun 16
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 30 – Jun 9
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 9 – May 20
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 1
White Lisbon Bunching Onions allium Jan 14 Mar 4 May 3
Wormwood herb Jan 14 Mar 4 Perennial — see plant page
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 May 25 – Jun 4
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 29
Yellow Pear Tomatoes tomato Jan 21 Mar 11 May 20 – May 30
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers pepper Jan 7 Mar 11 Jun 9 – Jul 9
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers pepper Jan 14 Mar 18 May 27 – Jun 6

Plant Outside in January

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
All Year Round Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 28 – Apr 6
America Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 7 – Mar 19
Astro Arugula lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Feb 13 – Mar 4
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 10
Blonde de Paris Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 16
Blue Curled Scotch Kale lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Mar 24
Bok Choy lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 24
Broadleaf Classic Endive lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Broadleaf Full Heart Batavian Endive lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Broadleaf Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Perennial — see plant page
Burgundy Boston Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 19
Buttercrunch Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 10 – Mar 19
Butterhead Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 29
Canary Yellow Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Candy Onion allium Plant Out Jan 28 Apr 28 – May 8
Catalogna Chicory lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) brassica Direct Sow Jan 23 Feb 22 – Mar 14
Crisphead Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Apr 1 – Apr 8
Curly Kale lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Mar 29
Dark Green Romaine Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24 – Apr 3
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Mar 24
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Mar 24
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 4 – Mar 14
Dwarf Siberian Kale lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 19
Endive / Escarole lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 29
Florida Broadleaf Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 4 – Mar 14
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 19
French Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 4 – Mar 14
Georgia Southern Collard Greens lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Apr 3 – Apr 18
Giant Red Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9
Green Ice Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9
Green Mountain Celtuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14
Green Onion allium Transplant Jan 28 Perennial — see plant page
Green Wave Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9
Hot Pink Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Iceberg Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Apr 1 – Apr 8
Kagraner Sommer Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 22
Lacinato Kale lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24 – Mar 29
Large Leaf Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Perennial — see plant page
Leaf Lettuce Mix lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 19
Little Gem Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 20
Lollo Bionda Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Lollo Rossa Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 17 – Mar 20
Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Mar 24
Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 24
Matador Viking Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 12
Mesclun Mix lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Feb 13 – Feb 22
Mizuna lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 4 – Mar 14
Monstrueux de Viroflay Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 14
Morris Heading Collard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Mustard Greens lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Feb 27 – Mar 14
Mâche (Corn Salad) lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24 – Apr 17
Napa Cabbage brassica Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24 – Apr 3
New Zealand Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Noble Giant Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 10 – Mar 14
Old Fashion Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 14
Orange Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 19
Premier Kale lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Radicchio lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24 – Apr 18
Rainbow Mix Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 29
Red Leaf Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 19
Red Orach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9
Red Romaine Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24 – Apr 3
Red Russian Kale lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 4 – Mar 14
Red Vein Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Perennial — see plant page
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Apr 3
Romaine Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 29 – Apr 8
Ruby Red Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Mar 24
Salad Bowl Green Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 13 – Mar 14
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 4 – Mar 19
Summer Bibb Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Mar 24
Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 24
Tango Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 10
Tatsoi lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Feb 17 – Mar 9
Tendergreen Mustard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 4 – Mar 14
Tom Thumb Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Apr 3
Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24
Tuscany Black Kale lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24 – Apr 8
Vates Collard lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 24 – Apr 8
Vates Kale lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 14 – Mar 19
Verona Red Chicory lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Apr 18 – Apr 25
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19 – Mar 29
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 19
White Boston Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 4 – Mar 14
Winner Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 14
Winter Density Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 18 – Mar 24
Winter Giant Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 Mar 9 – Mar 14
Witloof White Chicory lettuce Direct Sow Jan 23 May 13 – Jun 2

Harvest in January

Nothing to harvest in January for Zone 9A.
Next window: February — 5 varieties, including Astro Arugula, Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan), Mesclun Mix.

Key Tasks for January in Zone 9A

  1. 1 Start 231 varieties indoors this month under grow lights or in a sunny south-facing window. Use a seed-starting mix and bottom heat (70–75°F) for best germination rates.
  2. 2 Harden off transplants before moving outdoors — set them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing hours over 7–10 days before planting in the ground.
  3. 3 Direct sow seeds at the recommended depth and spacing. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination is complete.
  4. 4 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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