Zone 9B Planting Calendar — January 28 to December 28
Zone 9b is the warmest zone in the continental US. Frost is rare and brief when it occurs. Miami, southern California, and the Rio Grande Valley share this zone but with very different humidity and rainfall patterns. Primary vegetable production typically runs October through April, with summer being a genuine off-season for most standard crops.
Zone 9B Planting Calendar — All Crops
Dates based on January 28 average last frost. Start indoors dates assume seed starting under grow lights or in a warm window. All dates are averages — adjust based on your specific microclimate and the current year's weather.
| Plant | Type | Start Indoors | Transplant / Direct Sow | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 18 – May 8 |
| Amish Paste Tomatoes | tomato | Dec 31 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 12 – Apr 23 |
| Astro Arugula | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Feb 18 – Mar 9 |
| Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 8 – Apr 28 |
| Bee Balm | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | — |
| Better Boy Tomatoes | tomato | Jan 7 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 8 – Apr 13 |
| Black Beauty Eggplant | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 13 – Apr 28 |
| Black-Eyed Pea | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 3 – Apr 8 |
| Black-Eyed Susan | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | — |
| Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Blue Lake Bush Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 27 |
| Bok Choy | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 14 – Mar 29 |
| Borage | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 24 – Apr 13 |
| Brilliant Celeriac | celeriac | Dec 17 | Jan 28 Transplant | May 18 – May 28 |
| Buckwheat | cover crop | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Feb 27 – Mar 14 |
| Butterhead Lettuce | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Apr 3 |
| Calendula | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 29 |
| Calypso Cilantro | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 24 |
| Celebrity Tomatoes | tomato | Jan 21 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 8 – Apr 10 |
| Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Feb 27 – Mar 19 |
| Chives | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 13 |
| Clemson Spineless Okra | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 24 – Apr 2 |
| Common Sage | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 13 – Apr 28 |
| Contender Bush Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 14 – Mar 24 |
| Cosmos | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 8 – Apr 28 |
| Crimson Clover | cover crop | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 28 |
| Crimson Sweet Watermelon | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 18 – Apr 28 |
| Cupid Grape Tomato | tomato | Jan 7 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 3 – Apr 8 |
| Curly Kale | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 24 – Apr 3 |
| Curly Parsley | herb | Dec 24 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 8 – Apr 18 |
| Daikon Radishes | daikon radish | Jan 7 | Jan 14 Transplant | Feb 28 – Mar 10 |
| Delicata Squash | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 18 – May 8 |
| Dill | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 9 – Mar 24 |
| Dragon Tongue Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 24 – Mar 29 |
| Echinacea | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | — |
| Edamame | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 13 – May 3 |
| Endive / Escarole | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| English Lavender | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 28 – May 28 |
| English Lavender | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | — |
| Fall Rutabagas | rutabaga | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 23 – May 8 |
| Fava Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 13 – May 8 |
| Flat-Leaf Parsley | herb | Dec 24 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 8 – Apr 28 |
| French Marigold | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 29 |
| French Tarragon | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 18 |
| Garlic Chives | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 13 |
| Georgia Southern Collard Greens | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 18 |
| German Chamomile | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 3 |
| Green Onion | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 28 |
| Herb Fennel | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 8 |
| Horseradish | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Jun 17 – Jul 7 |
| Imperial Star Artichoke | artichoke | Dec 24 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 28 – May 8 |
| Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 28 – May 18 |
| Japanese Eggplant | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Apr 3 |
| Jersey Knight Asparagus | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Jan 28 – Jan 27 |
| Juliet Tomatoes | tomato | Jan 7 | Jan 28 Transplant | Mar 28 – Mar 30 |
| Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 27 – Apr 8 |
| Lacinato Kale | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 3 |
| Leaf Lettuce Mix | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 14 – Mar 24 |
| Leek | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | May 8 – Jun 7 |
| Lemon Balm | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 14 – Mar 29 |
| Lemon Cucumber | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 8 |
| Lemongrass | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 13 – May 8 |
| Lima Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 18 |
| Mammoth Sunflower | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 3 – Apr 18 |
| Mesclun Mix | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Feb 18 – Feb 27 |
| Mizuna | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 9 – Mar 19 |
| Mustard Greens | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 4 – Mar 19 |
| Mâche (Corn Salad) | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 22 |
| Napa Cabbage | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 8 – Apr 28 |
| Nasturtium | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Apr 3 |
| National Pickling Cucumber | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 27 |
| Patio Princess Tomatoes | tomato | Jan 7 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 3 – Apr 8 |
| Pattypan Squash | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 16 – Mar 24 |
| Peppermint | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Feb 27 – Mar 14 |
| Popcorn | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 23 – May 28 |
| Provider Bush Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 24 |
| Radicchio | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 23 |
| Red Leaf Lettuce | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 14 – Mar 24 |
| Red Russian Kale | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 29 |
| Rhubarb | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Jan 28 |
| Romaine Lettuce | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 3 – Apr 13 |
| Scarlet Runner Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 8 |
| Shallot | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 28 – May 28 |
| Shelling Pea | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 24 – Apr 8 |
| Silver Queen Sweet Corn | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 28 – Apr 30 |
| Snow Pea | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 21 – Apr 8 |
| Spaghetti Squash | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 26 – May 8 |
| Spearmint | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Feb 27 – Mar 14 |
| Stevia | herb | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 28 – May 28 |
| Sugar Pie Pumpkin | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Apr 28 – May 18 |
| Sugar Snap Pea | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 24 – Apr 8 |
| Sun Gold Tomatoes | tomato | Jan 7 | Jan 28 Transplant | Mar 26 – Apr 3 |
| Supersweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | Jan 7 | Jan 28 Transplant | Mar 29 – Apr 3 |
| Sweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | Jan 7 | Jan 28 Transplant | Mar 29 – Apr 3 |
| Sweet Alyssum | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 9 – Mar 24 |
| Swiss Chard | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 29 |
| Tall Utah 52-70 Celery | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | May 8 – Jun 7 |
| Tomatillo | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 23 |
| Winner Kohlrabi | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 14 – Mar 19 |
| Yard Long Bean | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 28 |
| Yarrow | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | — |
| Yellow Crookneck Squash | vegetable | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 19 – Mar 29 |
| Yellow Pear Tomatoes | tomato | Jan 7 | Jan 28 Transplant | Apr 8 – Apr 16 |
| Zinnia | flower | — | Jan 28 Plant Out | Mar 29 – Apr 28 |
| Alexandria Alpine Strawberry | strawberry | Dec 24 | Feb 4 Transplant | May 15 – Jun 4 |
| Anaheim Peppers | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 29 – May 7 |
| Armenian Cucumber | cucumber | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | Apr 5 – Apr 15 |
| Baby Cakes Blackberry | blackberry | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Feb 4 – Apr 5 |
| Banana Peppers | pepper | Jan 14 | Feb 18 Transplant | Apr 19 – Apr 29 |
| Bay Laurel | bay laurel | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Apr 5 – Feb 4 |
| Beauregard Sweet Potato | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | May 5 – May 20 |
| Beefsteak Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 2 – May 7 |
| Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 12 – Jun 11 |
| Big Jim Hatch Chile | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 22 – Apr 27 |
| Black Beauty Zucchini | vegetable | Jan 11 | Feb 8 Transplant | Mar 25 – Apr 4 |
| Black Cherry Tomato | tomato | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 16 – Apr 27 |
| Black Krim Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – May 2 |
| Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens | sunflower microgreens | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Feb 18 – Feb 23 |
| Brandywine Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 2 – May 12 |
| Broccolini | vegetable | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 2 – Apr 22 |
| Brussels Sprouts | vegetable | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 7 – Jun 1 |
| Butternut Squash | vegetable | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 22 – Jun 11 |
| California Wonder Peppers | pepper | Dec 31 | Feb 4 Transplant | Apr 17 – Apr 20 |
| Cantaloupe | vegetable | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 2 – May 12 |
| Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 17 – Jun 11 |
| Cayenne Peppers | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 7 – May 17 |
| Celeste Fig | fig | — | Feb 11 Plant Out | Feb 11 |
| Cherokee Purple Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 30 – May 7 |
| Cherry Belle Radish | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Feb 25 – Mar 6 |
| Chicago Hardy Fig | fig | — | Feb 11 Plant Out | Feb 11 |
| Chioggia Beet | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Mar 31 – Apr 10 |
| Corno di Toro Pepper | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – May 2 |
| Cosmic Purple Carrot | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Apr 3 – Apr 20 |
| Cubanelle Peppers | pepper | Jan 14 | Feb 18 Transplant | Apr 21 – Apr 29 |
| Culinary Turmeric | turmeric | Jan 21 | Feb 18 Transplant | Oct 16 – Dec 15 |
| Danvers Carrot | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Apr 15 – Apr 25 |
| Detroit Dark Red Beet | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Mar 31 – Apr 5 |
| Early Girl Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 4 – Apr 14 |
| Eight Ball Zucchini | zucchini | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | Mar 21 – Mar 31 |
| English Thyme | herb | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Apr 15 – May 5 |
| Epazote | epazote | Jan 14 | Feb 4 Transplant | Mar 31 – Apr 10 |
| French Breakfast Radish | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Feb 25 – Mar 4 |
| Fresno Peppers | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – May 2 |
| Genovese Basil | herb | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 12 – Apr 22 |
| Ginger | ginger | Jan 21 | Feb 18 Transplant | Oct 16 – Dec 15 |
| Gold Rush Zucchini | zucchini | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | Mar 21 – Mar 26 |
| Golden Beet | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Mar 31 – Apr 10 |
| Greek Oregano | herb | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Apr 5 – Apr 25 |
| Green Cabbage | vegetable | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 12 – May 22 |
| Green Fingers Persian Cucumber | cucumber | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | Mar 31 – Apr 5 |
| Green Zebra Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – Apr 30 |
| Habanero Pepper | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 18 Transplant | May 19 – Jun 18 |
| Heirloom Red Kuri Squash | winter squash | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | May 5 – May 15 |
| Heritage Raspberry | raspberry | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Feb 4 – Apr 5 |
| Honeydew Melon | vegetable | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 22 – Jun 6 |
| Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 17 – Apr 27 |
| Improved Meyer Lemon | meyer lemon | — | Feb 11 Plant Out | Feb 11 – Feb 10 |
| Jalapeño Peppers | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 17 – Apr 27 |
| Jimmy Nardello Peppers | pepper | Jan 14 | Feb 18 Transplant | May 9 – May 19 |
| King Arthur Peppers | pepper | Jan 14 | Feb 18 Transplant | Apr 21 – Apr 27 |
| Lemon Verbena | lemon verbena | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | May 5 – Jun 4 |
| Lunchbox Mini Peppers | pepper | Jan 14 | Feb 18 Transplant | Apr 14 – Apr 19 |
| Marketmore 76 Cucumber | vegetable | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 10 – Apr 20 |
| Midnight Snack Tomato | tomato | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 17 – Apr 22 |
| Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | May 2 – May 7 |
| Mountain Magic Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 24 – Apr 27 |
| Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil | basil | Jan 7 | Feb 4 Transplant | Apr 5 – Apr 15 |
| Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers | pepper | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 20 – Apr 22 |
| Nagami Kumquat | kumquat | — | Feb 11 Plant Out | Feb 11 – Feb 10 |
| Nantes Carrot | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Apr 7 – Apr 20 |
| New Zealand Spinach | new zealand spinach | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | Mar 26 – Apr 5 |
| Orion Florence Fennel | fennel | Jan 14 | Feb 4 Transplant | Apr 25 – May 5 |
| Ozark Beauty Strawberry | strawberry | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Apr 5 – May 5 |
| Padron Peppers | pepper | Jan 14 | Feb 18 Transplant | Apr 19 – Apr 24 |
| Parsnip | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | May 15 – Jun 14 |
| Patriot Blueberry | blueberry | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Feb 4 – Feb 3 |
| Pinkeye Purple Hull Pea | cowpea | Dec 17 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 7 – Apr 20 |
| Poblano Peppers | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 17 – Apr 27 |
| Purple Basil | herb | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 22 – May 7 |
| Rambo Radish Microgreens | radish microgreens | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Feb 17 – Feb 21 |
| Raspberry Shortcake Raspberry | raspberry | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Feb 4 – Apr 5 |
| Red Cabbage | vegetable | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 22 – Jun 1 |
| Red Pontiac Potato | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | May 5 – May 25 |
| Red-Stem Malabar Spinach | malabar spinach | Jan 21 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 7 – Apr 22 |
| Roma VF Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – May 2 |
| Romanesco | vegetable | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – May 22 |
| Rosemary | herb | — | Feb 11 Plant Out | May 2 – May 22 |
| Rutgers Tomato | tomato | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 22 – May 2 |
| San Marzano Tomatoes | tomato | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 30 – May 10 |
| Seascape Strawberry | strawberry | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Apr 20 – May 5 |
| Serrano Peppers | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 22 – May 2 |
| Shishito Peppers | pepper | Jan 14 | Feb 18 Transplant | Apr 19 – Apr 24 |
| Snow Crown Cauliflower | vegetable | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 2 – Apr 12 |
| Softneck Garlic | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Oct 2 – Nov 1 |
| Spacemaster Bush Cucumber | cucumber | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | Apr 5 – Apr 10 |
| Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens | pea shoot microgreens | Feb 4 | Feb 11 Transplant | Feb 19 – Feb 25 |
| Straight Eight Cucumber | cucumber | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | Apr 5 – Apr 10 |
| Sugar Baby Watermelon | vegetable | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – May 2 |
| Sunshine Blue Blueberry | blueberry | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Feb 4 – Feb 3 |
| Sunshine Kabocha Squash | winter squash | Jan 21 | Feb 4 Transplant | May 10 – May 15 |
| Sweet Marjoram | marjoram | Jan 7 | Feb 4 Transplant | Apr 20 – May 5 |
| Sweet Million Tomato | tomato | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 12 – Apr 17 |
| Thai Basil | herb | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 12 – Apr 17 |
| Thai Hot Peppers | pepper | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – May 7 |
| Tiny Tim Tomato | tomato | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Mar 28 – Apr 7 |
| Top Hat Blueberry | blueberry | — | Feb 4 Plant Out | Feb 4 – Feb 3 |
| Tumbling Tom Red Tomato | tomato | Jan 14 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 17 – Apr 22 |
| Turnip | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Mar 26 – Apr 5 |
| Waltham 29 Broccoli | vegetable | Jan 7 | Feb 11 Transplant | Apr 27 – May 12 |
| Watermelon Radish | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Mar 26 – Apr 10 |
| Yukon Gold Potato | root | — | Feb 4 Direct Sow | Apr 25 – May 15 |
| Garlic | garlic | Jul 25 | Aug 1 Transplant | Mar 29 – Apr 28 |
| Tatsoi | tatsoi | Dec 17 | Dec 31 Transplant | Jan 25 – Feb 14 |
| Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion | root | Nov 26 | Dec 31 Transplant | Apr 15 – Apr 25 |
Browse Zone 9B by Month
See exactly what to plant, transplant, and harvest each month in Zone 9B.
Zone 9B Growing Tips
- Average last spring frost is January 28 and first fall frost is December 28 — these are the anchor dates your entire planting schedule is built around.
- Heat + humidity limits most standard vegetable varieties in summer. Tropical varieties and heat-adapted selections essential.
- Daily afternoon thunderstorms May-October. Dry season Nov-April is the prime growing window.
- Disease pressure in this zone is very-high. Primary risks include bacterial wilt, root knot nematode, fusarium wilt. Proper plant spacing, air circulation, and avoiding overhead watering significantly reduce disease incidence.
- Fall cool-season crops (lettuce, spinach, kale, radishes) should go in the ground between October 15 and December 15 for harvest before hard frost arrives.
States in Zone 9B
Zone 9B spans parts of these states. Note that zone boundaries run within states — check your specific ZIP code for your exact zone.
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Build My Garden Calendar — FreeFrost dates from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals via NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, NWS Miami (MFL). Growing season data from UF/IFAS Extension — Miami-Dade County. Planting dates are averages based on zone frost dates and standard horticultural timing — adjust for your local microclimate.