When is the last frost in USDA Zone 9B?

In Zone 9B, about 9 winters in 10 reach 32°F. In those winters, the average last spring frost in Zone 9B is February 7 (range January 6 to March 9). Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals aggregated across USDA Zone 9B.

When is the first fall frost in Zone 9B?

In winters that reach 32°F, the average first fall frost in Zone 9B is December 14, with a range from Nov 22 to Jan 12. Aggregated across the same NOAA stations as the spring figure.

How long is the growing season in Zone 9B?

The frost-free growing season in Zone 9B runs from approximately February 7 to December 14, a span of about 311 days.

When should I start seeds indoors in Zone 9B?

In Zone 9B, start tomatoes and peppers indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date of February 7. That means starting seeds in mid-winter to early spring depending on your specific transplant targets.

USDA Zone 9B

Zone 9B Planting Calendar — February 7 to December 14

Zone 9b is warm year-round and 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 at a glance: Frost doesn't come every winter here: about 9 winters in 10 reach 32°F. In winters that freeze, the last frost averages February 7 (range January 6 to March 9) and the first fall frost averages December 14. Start warm-season crops indoors 6–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after February 7.

Last Spring Frost

February 7

In winters that freeze (about 9 in 10). Range January 6 to March 9

First Fall Frost

December 14

In winters that freeze. Range: Nov 22 – Jan 12

Growing Season

311 days

Frost-free days between the dates above

Winter Low

25° to 30°F

Average minimum temp

Reference City

Miami, FL

Climate data source

Annual Rainfall

62"

Tropical wet pattern

NOAA Frost Probability for Zone 9B

Computed across 1,474 ZIP codes in Zone 9B · Composite generated Aug 12, 2026 | NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals (released 2021) | Threshold: minimum temperature at or below 32°F (NCEI element TMIN-PRBLST-T32F) — some crops are damaged above 32°F too, depending on duration, humidity, wind, and crop sensitivity

In Zone 9B, about 9 winters in 10 reach 32°F. In those winters, the last spring frost most likely lands on February 7. There's a 10% chance it could happen as late as March 9, and a 10% chance it's already done by January 6. These probabilities come from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, weighted across every NOAA station serving the 1,474 ZIP codes in Zone 9B.

Earliest (10% by)

Jan 6

10% chance frost is done by this date

Typical (50% by)

Feb 7

50% chance frost is done by this date

Latest (90% by)

Mar 9

90% chance frost is done by this date

Swipe the chart to see the full date range

How we calculate this

NOAA provides station-level Climate Normals. NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) records daily minimum temperatures at thousands of U.S. weather stations and publishes, for each station, the probability that the last spring frost has occurred by each calendar date — based on 30 years of observations (1991–2020). These per-station probability percentiles are the primary data.

SoilStack aggregates those station-level normals into a per-USDA-zone composite. For each ZIP code in Zone 9B, we identify nearby NOAA stations, weight each station's contribution by inverse-distance squared to the ZIP centroid, build a per-ZIP composite from those weighted station percentiles, and then aggregate every per-ZIP composite in the zone into a single zone-level composite using a weighted circular mean for dates and a weighted arithmetic mean for numeric values like growing-season length.

For Zone 9B specifically, this composite was aggregated across 1,474 contributing ZIP codes (of 2,085 total ZIP codes assigned to this zone in the USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map).

Read the full methodology

Data sources

NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Annual/Seasonal Climate Normals — the authoritative U.S. climatological dataset, released by NOAA in 2021 and covering frost-date probabilities at six temperature thresholds and nine probability percentiles for thousands of stations nationwide. Dataset identifier: gov.noaa.ncdc:C01619.

Methodology paper: Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Annual/Seasonal Climate Normals (1991–2020). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Station ↔ ZIP crosswalk: built from NOAA’s GHCN station inventory and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ZCTA Gazetteer (public domain) using great-circle distance with inverse-distance-squared weighting.

Live freeze outlook: National Weather Service (NWS) public forecast API, for the location of a ZIP you enter. Used only within about 7 days of a forecast freeze, the range an NWS point forecast reaches; without a ZIP, or outside that window, the chart shows the NOAA climate normal alone.

View the NOAA NCEI dataset

How to read this chart

The curve shows the cumulative probability that the last spring frost has occurred by each date. It rises from 0% (no chance frost is done that early) to 100% (essentially certain frost has occurred by that late date).

Three reference points are highlighted:

P10 (Jan 6) — the earliest date by which there’s a 10% chance the last frost is already done. Gardeners willing to take risk on early planting anchor decisions here.
P50 (Feb 7) — the median. Half of historical years had their last frost on or before this date. This is the “Typical” reference.
P90 (Mar 9) — the date by which there’s a 90% chance frost is done. Risk-averse gardeners planting frost-sensitive crops use this date as their go-ahead signal.

For most warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil, beans), waiting until the P50 to P90 window is the conservative call. Hardier crops can go in around P10.

The typical last-frost line. The P50 marker is the climate-normal center — the median last-frost date from 30 years of NOAA data. If you enter your ZIP and a freeze is within the 7-day National Weather Service window, a separate marker shows that forecast freeze for your location. A forecast freeze is not necessarily the season’s last: later freezes remain possible.

Limitations

Climate normals plus a short-range forecast blend. The probability curve reflects the climatological baseline from 1991–2020: what’s likely in a typical year. The optional freeze outlook adds the live NWS forecast for your ZIP when a freeze is within about 7 days, the range where a genuine point forecast exists. Without a ZIP, or beyond that horizon, the chart stays on the climate normal, because no forecast can reliably see further out. An early warm spell does not move the estimate earlier on its own, since last frost dates do not reliably track spring warmth.

Microclimate variation. A zone composite represents the weighted average across hundreds of stations. Your specific ZIP may run several days warmer or cooler than the zone average due to elevation, water proximity, urban heat island, or local topography.

Station density. Zone 9B has dense NOAA station coverage. Some zones with sparser ZIP-level coverage (Alaska, parts of the desert Southwest) rely on fewer mapped ZIPs and should be interpreted with slightly more caution.

Data refresh cycle. NOAA releases new Climate Normals on a 10-year cycle. The current 1991–2020 dataset will be superseded by the 2001–2030 release expected in 2031.

Data source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Annual/Seasonal Climate Normals (1991-2020). Dataset ID gov.noaa.ncdc:C01619. Methodology: Palecki et al. (2021). License: NOAA NODD (public domain, no endorsement).

First Fall Frost for Zone 9B

Data current as of Aug 12, 2026

In Zone 9B, about 9 winters in 10 reach 32°F. In those winters, the first fall frost most likely arrives on December 14, 2026. There's a 10% chance it comes as early as November 22, and a 10% chance it holds off until January 12. These probabilities come from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, weighted across every NOAA station serving the 1,474 ZIP codes in Zone 9B.

Earliest (10% by)

Nov 22

10% chance frost has arrived by this date

Typical (50% by)

Dec 14

50% chance frost has arrived by this date

Latest (90% by)

Jan 12

90% chance frost has arrived by this date

Planning ahead

The typical first fall frost is around December 14 in Zone 9B, somewhere between November 22 and January 12. That is the climate-normal center from 30 years of NOAA data. Enter your ZIP above for a forecast tied to your location when a freeze is within the 7-day window.

Zone 9B Planting Calendar — All Crops

Dates based on February 7 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
A
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 8
AC Wendy Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Ace 55 Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 3
Adams Elderberry	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Adirondack Blue Potato	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 12
African Flake Daisy Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 18
Aji Amarillo Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 22 – Jun 21
Aji Dulce Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 22 – Jun 11
Alaska Early Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 12
Alaska Early Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 11
Alaska Mix Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 3 – Apr 13
Albion Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Alfalfa Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Jan 31 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
All Season Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 4 – Apr 14
All Sorts Surprise Mix Sunflowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 18 – May 18
All Sweet Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 13
All Year Round Cauliflower	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30
All Year Round Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
All Year Round Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 12 – Aug 21
All Year Round Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 27
Allstar Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Amarillo Oro Melon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8
Amarillo Yellow Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 30
America Spinach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 22 – Aug 3
America Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
American Purple Top Rutabaga	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 25
Amish Paste Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 22 – May 3
Anaheim Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 9 – May 17
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Angelica	herb	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 8
Anise	herb	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 25 – Jun 14
Anise hyssop leaves and flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Anna Russian Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18
Armenian Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 25
Arroyo Lupine Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3 – May 23
Ashley Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Asian Tempest Garlic	allium	—	Oct 1 Plant Out	Apr 15, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027
Astro Arugula	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jun 30 – Jul 19
Astro Arugula (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 24
Atkinson Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 28
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 4
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry	vegetable	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 22
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28
Autumn King Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 5
B
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – May 8
Baby Blue Hubbard Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 20
Baby Cakes Blackberry	berry	—	Feb 14 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Baby's Breath Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 24 – Apr 8
Bachelor's button edible flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 28
Banana Melon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8
Banana Peppers	pepper	Dec 27	Feb 28 Transplant	May 11
Barletta, Pearly White Onions	allium	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Basil Herb Mix	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 15 – May 5
Bay Laurel	herb	—	Feb 14 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Beauregard Sweet Potato	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 30
Beauty Pink Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 12
Beauty Pink Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 10
Beauty Purple Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 11 – Mar 16
Beauty Purple Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 14
Beauty White Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 16 – Mar 26
Beauty White Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 24
Bee Balm	flower	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Beefsteak Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – May 17
Beit Alpha Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 20
Better Boy Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 23
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 21 Transplant	May 22 – Jun 21
Big Beef Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18
Big Bertha Peppers	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 25 – Apr 28
Big Boy Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 26
Big Jim Hatch Chile	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 7
Big Max Pumpkin	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 9 – Jun 14
Big Rainbow Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	May 3 – May 13
Birds Eye Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 18 – May 28
Bitter melons	vegetable	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 22
Black Beauty Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 13	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 22
Black Beauty Zucchini	squash	Jan 21	Feb 18 Transplant	Apr 4 – Apr 14
Black Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 26 – May 7
Black Diamond Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8
Black From Tula Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	May 3
Black Krim Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens	microgreen	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Feb 14 – Feb 19
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens (fall planting)	microgreen	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Oct 27
Black Pearl Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 13
Black Salsify	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Jul 25
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 30
Black-Eyed Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20 – Apr 25
Black-Eyed Susan	flower	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Blazing Star Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Blonde de Paris Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Blonde de Paris Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Bloody Butcher Corn	vegetable	—	Feb 21 Direct Sow	Jun 1 – Jun 11
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Jul 31
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 6
Blue Curled Scotch Kale	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 8
Blue Curled Scotch Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Blue Flax Flowers	flower	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Blue Lake Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 13
Blue Lake Pole Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 21 – Apr 30
Bok Choy	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Bok Choy (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Boltardy Beets	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 15
Boltardy Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Bonny Best Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Borage	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 3 – Apr 23
Borlotti Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 20
Boston Pickling Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 10
Bouquet Dill	herb	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Mar 15 – Mar 30
Bouquet Dill (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Bradley Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Brandywine Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – May 22
Brightwell Blueberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Broad Windsor Fava Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 5
Broadleaf Classic Endive	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Broadleaf Classic Endive (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Broadleaf Full Heart Batavian Endive	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Sep 2 – Sep 7
Broadleaf Sorrel	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Broccolini	brassica	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 12 – Apr 22
Broccolini (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Brunswick Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 24
Brunswick Lowbush Blueberry	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Brussels Sprouts	brassica	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	May 17 – Jun 11
Buckwheat	cover crop	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 9 – Mar 24
Bull's Blood Beets	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 10
Bull's Blood Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 20
Burgundy Boston Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 3
Burgundy Boston Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Bush Pickle Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 31 – Apr 8
Buttercrunch Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 25 – Aug 3
Buttercrunch Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Butterhead Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 13
Butterhead Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
C
Cal Sweet Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3 – May 8
Calabrese Broccoli	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30
Calabrese Broccoli (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Calendula	flower	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 12 – Apr 22
Calendula (fall planting)	flower	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
California Bluebell	flower	—	Dec 24 Direct Sow	Feb 17 – Feb 27
California Bluebell (fall planting)	flower	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
California Giant Mix Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 18
California Wonder Peppers	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 27 – Apr 30
Calypso Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25 – May 15
Calypso Cilantro	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 29 – Apr 3
Calypso Cilantro (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Calypso Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Camarosa Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Canary Bird Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Canary Yellow Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Canary Yellow Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Candy Onion	allium	—	Jan 3 Plant Out	Apr 3 – Apr 13
Caraway	herb	—	Jan 17 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle)	vegetable	Dec 13	Feb 14 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Carentan Leeks	allium	Dec 6	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 24 – May 14
Caribe Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Carmello Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 23
Carmen Peppers	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 15 – May 5
Carolina Cross Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 18
Carolina Reaper peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 21 Transplant	May 22 – Jun 21
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Caserta Summer Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20
Casper Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7
Catalogna Chicory	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3
Catalogna Chicory (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Catmint	herb	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Catnip Herb	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Cayenne Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 17
Celebrity Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 20
Celeste Fig	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – May 8
Champion Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 11 – Mar 16
Champion Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 14
Chandler Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chantenay Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25
Chantenay Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 4
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Chayote squash	vegetable	—	Feb 21 Plant Out	Jun 21 – Jul 21
Chengdu Garlic	allium	—	Oct 1 Plant Out	Apr 15, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 10 – May 17
Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20 – May 15
Cherry Belle Radish	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 11
Cherry Belle Radish (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 9
Cherry Bomb peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
Cherry Queen Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Chervil	herb	—	Jan 17 Direct Sow	Feb 21 – Mar 3
Chervil (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 29
Chicago Hardy Fig	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chickasaw Blackberry	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chinese 5-Color Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 17
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan)	brassica	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 29
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers	flower	—	Jan 8 Direct Sow	Mar 14 – Apr 3
Chinese Snake Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 30
Chioggia Beet	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10
Chioggia Beet (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Chives	herb	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27 – May 12
Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 23 – May 8
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 23
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 3 – May 23
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28
Christmas Lima Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 9 – May 15
Cinderella Pumpkin	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 9
Cinnamon Basil	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 20 – May 5
Clasping Coneflower	flower	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 25
Classic Cumin	herb	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 25 – Jun 14
Classic Tomatillos	vegetable	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	May 5 – May 10
Clemson Spineless Okra	vegetable	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 17 – Apr 26
Climax Blueberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Cocozelle Summer Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 13
Common Milkweed Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Common Sage	herb	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Congo Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 13
Contender Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 31 – Apr 10
Copenhagen Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30
Copenhagen Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Corno di Toro Pepper	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
Cosmic Purple Carrot	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 13 – Apr 30
Cosmos	flower	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 22
Cosmos Sensations Mix Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 23 – May 8
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 28
County Fair Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 7
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds	flower	Jan 3	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8 – Apr 23
Crego Mix Aster Flowers	flower	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 8
Creole Red Garlic	allium	—	Oct 1 Plant Out	Apr 15, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027
Creole Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 26
Crimson Cherry Rhubarb Root	vegetable	—	Jan 10 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Crimson Clover	cover crop	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – May 8
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions	allium	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions (fall planting)	allium	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Crimson Sweet Watermelon	melon	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – May 22
Crisphead Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 16 – Aug 23
Crosby's Egyptian Beets	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Crosby's Egyptian Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Crosne tubers	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Cuban Oregano	herb	—	Feb 14 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Cubanelle Peppers	pepper	Dec 27	Feb 28 Transplant	May 1 – May 9
Culinary Turmeric	root vegetable	Jan 3	Feb 28 Transplant	Oct 26 – Dec 7 (before frost)
Cupid Grape Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 13 – Apr 18
Curly Kale	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 13
Curly Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Curly Parsley	herb	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 28
Cylindra Beets	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15
Cylindra Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
D
Dandelion	herb	—	Jan 17 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Danish Ballhead Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	May 4 – May 14
Danvers Carrot	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25 – May 5
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley	herb	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Mar 25 – Apr 9
Dark Green Romaine Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 18
Dark Green Romaine Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Dark Green Summer Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5
Dark Opal Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – May 7
Datil peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 21 Transplant	May 22 – Jun 11
Delica Kabocha Squash	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 27 – Jun 11
Delicata Squash	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – Jun 1
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 8
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 8
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Delicious Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Detroit Dark Red Beet	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15
Detroit Dark Red Beet (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 8 – May 28
Di Cicco Broccoli	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 10 – Mar 13
Di Cicco Broccoli (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 2
Dill	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 19 – Apr 3
Dill (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Diva Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 13
Dolce Fresca Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – May 2
Dragon Tongue Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Drumhead Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 24 – May 4
Dukat Dill	herb	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Mar 5 – Mar 15
Dukat Dill (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Dutch Yellow Shallots	allium	—	Jan 10 Plant Out	Apr 10 – May 10
Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 29 – Apr 8
Dwarf Long Pod Okra	vegetable	—	Feb 28 Direct Sow	Apr 24 – Apr 29
Dwarf Siberian Kale	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 3
Dwarf Siberian Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
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Earliglow Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Early Girl Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 14 – Apr 24
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30 – Apr 9
Early Purple Broccoli	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30
Early Purple Broccoli (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Early White Bush Scallop Pattypan Squash	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 9 – Apr 17
Early Wonder Beets	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5
Early Wonder Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Easter Egg Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 14 – Mar 18
Easter Egg Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 16
Echinacea	flower	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Edamame	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 20
Egg Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Eight Ball Zucchini	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 31 – Apr 10
Elephant Garlic	allium	—	Dec 24 Plant Out	Jun 22, 2027 – Aug 21, 2027
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 17
Emerald Green Velvet Okra	vegetable	—	Feb 21 Direct Sow	Apr 17 – Apr 20
Empress of India Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 3 – Apr 13
Endive / Escarole	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 13
Endive / Escarole (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
English Lavender	herb	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
English Lavender (companion planting)	flower	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
English Thyme	herb	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
English White Daisy Flowers	flower	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Epazote	herb	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 20
Evening Sun Sunflowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 28 – May 8
Everbearing Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15
Evergreen Bunching Onions	allium	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8 – Apr 13
Evergreen Bunching Onions (fall planting)	allium	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Evergreen Parsley	herb	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Apr 4 – Apr 19
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Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers	flower	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Mar 10 – Mar 20
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Fava Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 25
Fenugreek	herb	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Feb 28 – Mar 15
Fenugreek (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Firecracker Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – Jun 7
Fish Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 12
Five Star Grape Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 10
Flat-Leaf Parsley	herb	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – May 8
Floradade Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 23
Florida Broadleaf Mustard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Florida Broadleaf Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Florida Giant Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3
Florida Market Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – May 22
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 3
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Fort Laramie Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Fortex Pole Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 25
Foxglove Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
French Breakfast Radish	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 7
French Breakfast Radish (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 5
French Fingerling Potato	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 18
French Lamb's Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
French Lamb's Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
French Marigold	flower	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 12 – Apr 22
French Red Shallots	allium	—	Jan 10 Plant Out	Apr 10 – May 10
French Tarragon	herb	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Fresno Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
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Gaillardia Annual Mix Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 18 – May 8
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8 – Apr 23
Garlic Chives	herb	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Genovese Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – May 2
Georgia Rattlesnake Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 13
Georgia Southern Collard Greens	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 18 – Sep 2
German Chamomile	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 13
German Chamomile (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
German Johnson Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	May 3
Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur Flowers	flower	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	May 4 – May 24
Giant Maximum Mix Snapdragon Flowers	flower	Nov 15	Jan 17 Transplant	Apr 7 – Apr 22
Giant Musselburgh Leeks	allium	Dec 6	Jan 24 Transplant	May 9
Giant Red Mustard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24
Giant Red Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 29
Ginger	root vegetable	Jan 3	Feb 28 Transplant	Oct 26 – Dec 7 (before frost)
Glacier Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 3 – Apr 6
Globe Gilia Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 28
Glorious Gleam Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 3 – Apr 18
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 24
Gochugaru Korean Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7
Gold Rush Zucchini	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 31 – Apr 5
Golden Acre Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30
Golden Acre Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Golden Bantam Sweet Corn	vegetable	—	Feb 21 Direct Sow	May 12 – May 17
Golden Beet	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 20
Golden Beet (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Golden Bush Scallop Summer Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20
Golden Celery	vegetable	Nov 29	Feb 14 Transplant	May 10 – May 20
Golden Detroit Beets	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Golden Detroit Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Golden Globe Turnips	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 31 – Apr 5
Golden Globe Turnips (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Golden Hubbard Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 25
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27 – May 12
Golden Sunray Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Golden Wax Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 15
Goldrush Potato	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 5 – Jun 14
Grano Red Onions	allium	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Jun 7
Grano White Onions	allium	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Jun 7
Greek Basil	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 20 – Apr 30
Greek Oregano	herb	—	Feb 14 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Green Arrow Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20 – Apr 25
Green Arrow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Green Cabbage	brassica	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – Jun 1
Green Envy Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Green Fingers Persian Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Green Flesh Honeydew Melon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3 – May 18
Green Globe Artichoke	vegetable	Dec 13	Feb 21 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 13 – Apr 26
Green Hubbard Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 4
Green Ice Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24
Green Ice Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 29
Green Marrow Summer Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 10
Green Mountain Celtuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29
Green Mountain Celtuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Green Onion	allium	Nov 1	Jan 3 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Green Purslane	vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 21 – Apr 5
Green shiso leaves	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 15 – Apr 25
Green Striped Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 30
Green Wave Mustard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24
Green Wave Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 29
Green Zebra Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 10
Gypsy Peppers	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 15 – Apr 20
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H-19 Little Leaf Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 12 – Apr 17
Habanero Pepper	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 28 Transplant	May 29 – Jun 28
Hailstone Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 16
Hailstone Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 14
Hairy vetch cover crop stands	cover crop	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – May 8
Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe	melon	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – May 22
Hamburg Rooted Parsley	herb	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Apr 24 – May 14
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Jan 17 Direct Sow	Apr 2 – Apr 22
Harris Model Parsnips	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 9 – Jun 14
Harvester Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 10
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 12
Heart of Gold Cantaloupe Melon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3 – May 18
Heirloom Red Kuri Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 25
Henderson Bush Lima Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 16 – Apr 25
Herb Fennel	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25 – Apr 30
Highbush Blueberries	berry	Dec 13	Feb 21 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Hillbilly Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	May 3
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 8 – May 28
Holland Red Shallots	allium	—	Jan 10 Plant Out	Apr 10 – May 10
Homemade Pickles Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15
Homestead Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 3
Honeoye Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Honey Bee Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8
Honey Rock Cantaloupe Melon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3 – May 18
Honeydew Melon	melon	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	Jun 1 – Jun 16
Horehound Herb	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Horseradish	vegetable	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Hot Pink Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Hot Pink Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27 – May 7
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Iceberg Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 16 – Aug 23
Igloo Cauliflower	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30 – Apr 4
Igloo Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Imperial Star Artichoke	vegetable	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 8 – May 18
Improved Meyer Lemon	berry	—	Feb 21 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Inchelium Red Garlic	allium	—	Oct 1 Plant Out	Apr 15, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027
Indian Spring Mix Hollyhock Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Jun 7 – Aug 6
Indigo Rose Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 8
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 25 – May 5
Italian Large Leaf Basil	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 15 – Apr 30
Italian Oregano	herb	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
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Jack Be Little Pumpkin	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 20
Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 22 – Jun 11
Jacob's Cattle beans	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 15
Jade Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Jalapeño Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27 – May 7
Japanese Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 27	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 12 – Apr 27
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28
Jersey Knight Asparagus	vegetable	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Jerusalem artichoke tubers	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Jet Star Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 20
Jewel Black Raspberry	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Jewel Strawberries	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Jicama Mexican Yam Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 24
Jimmy Nardello Peppers	pepper	Dec 27	Feb 28 Transplant	May 19 – May 29
Jubilee Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Jubilee Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 13
Juliet Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 7 – Apr 9
K
Kagraner Sommer Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 6
Kagraner Sommer Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 12
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes	tomato	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 30 – May 10
Kennebec Potato	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 4 – Jun 29
Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20
King Arthur Peppers	pepper	Dec 27	Feb 28 Transplant	Apr 28
King of the Garden Pole Lima Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 13 – May 20
King Richard Leek	allium	Nov 8	Jan 10 Transplant	Mar 26
King's Cure-All Evening Primrose Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Kuroda Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25
Kuroda Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
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Lacinato Kale	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 13
Lacinato Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Lacy Phacelia Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 24 – Apr 8
Lacy Phacelia Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Lanceleaf Coreopsis Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Landreth Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 10
Large Leaf Sorrel	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 28
Leaf Lettuce Mix	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 3
Leaf Lettuce Mix (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Lebanese White Bush Summer Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5
Leek	allium	Nov 8	Jan 10 Transplant	Apr 20 – May 20
Lemon Balm	herb	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Lemon Cucumber	cucumber	Jan 31	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – May 2
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 3 – May 23
Lemon Mint Herb	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8
Lemon Verbena	herb	—	Feb 14 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Lemongrass	herb	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Lettuce Leaf Basil	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 20 – May 5
Licorice Basil	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 20 – May 5
Lima Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – May 5
Lime Basil	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 20 – Apr 30
Little Fingers Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10
Little Fingers Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Little Gem Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 4
Little Gem Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 10
Little Marvel Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 18
Little Marvel Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 17
Lollo Bionda Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Lollo Bionda Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Lollo Rossa Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 1 – Aug 4
Lollo Rossa Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 10
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27 – May 2
Long Island Cheese Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 2
Long Ping Tung Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 17 – Apr 22
Long Purple Italian Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7
Lovage Herb	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 13 – Apr 18
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Luffa gourds	vegetable	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Jun 1 – Jun 21
Luminosa Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Lunar White Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Lunar White Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Lunaria Silver Dollar Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Lunchbox Mini Peppers	pepper	Dec 27	Feb 28 Transplant	Apr 24 – Apr 29
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Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 8
Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Mammoth Dill	herb	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Mar 10 – Mar 30
Mammoth Dill (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 23 – Apr 30
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 14
Mammoth Sunflower	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 13 – Apr 28
Manitoba Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 14
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 28
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 28
Mariachi Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 7
Marion Blackberry	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Marion Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Marketer Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10
Marketmore 76 Cucumber	cucumber	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 20 – Apr 30
Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Matador Viking Spinach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Jul 27
Matador Viking Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 2
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 10 – Apr 20
Maxibel Filet Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 15
Maximilian Sunflowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
McKana Giants Mix Columbine Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Mar 25 – Apr 9
Mesclun Mix	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jun 30 – Jul 9
Mesclun Mix (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 14
Michihili Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 4
Michihili Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Midnight Snack Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27 – May 2
Mild French Garlic	allium	—	Oct 1 Plant Out	Apr 15, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027
Minowase Daikon Radish	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 31 – Apr 10
Minowase Daikon Radish (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Misty Blueberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Mizuna	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Mizuna (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Money Maker Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Monstrueux de Viroflay Spinach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Jul 29
Monstrueux de Viroflay Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Moon & Stars Red-Flesh Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 18
Moon & Stars Yellow-Flesh Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 18
Morris Heading Collard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 23 – Aug 28
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – May 17
Mountain Magic Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 4 – May 7
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil	herb	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 15 – Apr 25
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers	pepper	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 30 – May 2
Mugwort	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Muncher Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 20
Mustard Greens	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 29
Mustard Greens (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Mâche (Corn Salad)	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Sep 1
N
Nagami Kumquat	berry	—	Feb 21 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Nantes Carrot	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 17 – Apr 30
Nantes Carrot (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Sep 21 Direct Sow	Dec 5
Napa Cabbage	brassica	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 18
Napa Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Napoletano Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7
Nasturtium	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 29 – Apr 13
National Pickling Cucumber	cucumber	Jan 31	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 12 – Apr 20
New England Aster Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – May 15
New Zealand Spinach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Noble Giant Spinach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 25 – Jul 29
Noble Giant Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Nodding Catchfly Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – May 8
Nopales pads	vegetable	—	Feb 21 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 8 – Jun 7
Nutri-Red Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25
Nutri-Red Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
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O'Neal Blueberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
OG American Flag Leeks	allium	Dec 6	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 24 – May 4
Old Fashion Mustard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Jul 29
Old Fashion Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3 – May 18
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 3 – May 23
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
Orange King Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Orange Sulphur Cosmos Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 3 – Apr 18
Orange Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 3
Orange Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Oregon Giant Snow Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15
Oregon Giant Snow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Oregon Spring Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 6 – Apr 18
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 23
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 22
Orion Florence Fennel	vegetable	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	May 5 – May 15
Ox-Eye Daisy Flowers	flower	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
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Pacific Giant Pumpkin	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Jun 9 – Jun 19
Padron Peppers	pepper	Dec 27	Feb 28 Transplant	Apr 29
Painted Mountain Flour Corn	vegetable	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3
Pandora Striped Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
Par-Cel Cutting Celery	vegetable	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Apr 28 – May 3
Paris Market Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20
Paris Market Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Paris Yellow Pumpkin	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 25
Parsnip	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 25 – Jun 24
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Patio Princess Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 13 – Apr 18
Paul Robeson tomatoes	tomato	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 25 – May 10
Peach Melba Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 29 – Apr 8
Peppermint	herb	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Pepperoncini Pepper	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 13 – Apr 23
Pesto Perpetuo Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – May 22
Petch Siam Thai Eggplant	vegetable	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Apr 10
Phacelia cover crop and bee forage	cover crop	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 24 – Apr 8
Phacelia cover crop and bee forage (fall planting)	cover crop	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Pimento Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 17 – May 22
Pineapple Tomatillos	vegetable	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 25 – May 5
Pineapple Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 25 – Jun 4
Pink Delicious Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 2
Pink Lemonade Blueberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 8
Pinkeye Purple Hull Cowpea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 25
Pistou Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22
Pixie Delight Lupine Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 28
Plains Coreopsis	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3
Poblano Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27
Polar Bear Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 8
Poona Kheera Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 20
Popcorn	vegetable	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3 – Jun 7
Potato onion clusters	allium	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	May 8 – Jun 7
Powderblue Blueberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Powderpuff Aster Flowers	flower	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Premier Kale	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Premier Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 8 – Jun 7
Prizewinner Runner Pole Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 7
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 13 – Apr 17
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 16
Provider Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 10
Purple Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 17
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 7
Purple Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25 – Apr 30
Purple Haze Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 28
Purple Haze Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 27
Purple Plum Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 14 – Mar 16
Purple Plum Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 14
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 8 – May 18
Purple Tomatillos	vegetable	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 30 – May 10
Purple Top White Globe Turnip	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5
Purple Top White Globe Turnip (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Pápalo leaves	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 18 – Apr 28
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Queen Anne's Lace Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 13 – Apr 23
Queensland Blue Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 25 – Jun 14
Quinault Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
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Radicchio	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Sep 2
Rainbow Corn	vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 30 – Jun 9
Rainbow Mix Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Rainbow Mix Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Rambo Radish Microgreens	microgreen	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Feb 17 – Feb 22
Rambo Radish Microgreens (fall planting)	microgreen	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Rapeseed Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Jan 8 Direct Sow	Feb 22 – Mar 19
Rapeseed Cover Crop (fall planting)	cover crop	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Rapini Broccoli Raab	brassica	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 13
Rapini Broccoli Raab (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Rattlesnake Pole Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 25
Red Acre Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 9 – Apr 14
Red Burgundy Okra	vegetable	—	Feb 21 Direct Sow	Apr 17 – Apr 22
Red Burgundy Onions	allium	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 28 – Jun 7
Red Cabbage	brassica	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – Jun 1
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 3 – May 23
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Red Cherry Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Red Currant Tomato	tomato	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Apr 18 – Apr 28
Red Garnet Amaranth	vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Red Leaf Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 3
Red Leaf Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Red Orach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24
Red Orach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 29
Red Pear Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 13 – Apr 23
Red Pontiac Potato	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 15 – Jun 4
Red Prairie Mexican Hat Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Red Robin Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 17
Red Romaine Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 18
Red Romaine Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Red Rubin Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 4
Red Russian Kale	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Red Russian Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper	pepper	Dec 13	Feb 21 Transplant	May 27 – Jun 21
Red Vein Sorrel	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Red Velvet Leaf Basil	herb	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 20 – May 5
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 18
Rio Grande Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Roma II Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 14
Roma VF Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
Romaine Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 13 – Aug 23
Roman Chamomile	herb	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Romanesco	brassica	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – Jun 1
Romano Pole Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 23
Roselle calyces and leaves	vegetable	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Jul 14 – Aug 13
Rosemary	herb	Dec 6	Feb 21 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Round de Nice Zucchini Summer Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 7
Round Mauve Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – May 22
Royal Burgundy Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers	flower	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Mar 10 – Mar 25
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Royalty Purple Raspberry	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Ruby Red Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 8
Ruby Red Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Rue	herb	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Russian Tarragon	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Rutgers Tomato	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 12
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Sakura Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 3 – Apr 8
Salad Bowl Green Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 28 – Jul 29
Salad Bowl Green Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Salad Burnet	herb	—	Jan 31 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Salad Bush Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 12 – Apr 13
San Andreas Strawberries	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
San Marzano Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 10 – May 20
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Savoy Perfection Cabbage	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Apr 24 – Apr 29
Scarlet Flax Flowers	flower	—	Jan 24 Direct Sow	Mar 20 – Apr 4
Scarlet Flax Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Scarlet Runner Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Scarlet Sage Flowers	flower	Jan 3	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Seascape Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Serrano Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 12
Shallot	allium	—	Jan 17 Plant Out	Apr 17 – May 17
Shasta Daisy Flowers	flower	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Shelling Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 25
Shelling Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Shishito Peppers	pepper	Dec 27	Feb 28 Transplant	Apr 29 – May 4
Showy Pink Ladies Evening Primrose Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum)	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Aug 3
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Signet marigold edible flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 13
Silver Queen Sweet Corn	vegetable	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 10
Single Mix China Aster Flowers	flower	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 28
Slenderette Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 8 – Apr 12
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander	herb	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 7 – Mar 19
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander (fall planting)	herb	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 24
Smooth Blue Aster Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Snow Crown Cauliflower	brassica	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 12 – Apr 22
Snow Crown Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Snow Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 7 – Apr 25
Snow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Snow White Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25 – Apr 30
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Soapwort	flower	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Softneck Garlic	allium	—	Oct 1 Plant Out	Apr 15, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027
Solar Yellow Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25 – Apr 30
Southport Red Globe Onions	allium	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Jun 7
Southport White Globe Onions	allium	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Jun 7
Spacemaster Bush Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 20
Spaghetti Squash	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 20 – Jun 1
Spanish Sweet White Onions	allium	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 28 – Jun 7
Sparkle Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Sparkler Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 11 – Mar 16
Sparkler Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 14
Sparky Mix Marigolds	flower	Jan 3	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 3 – Apr 18
Spearmint	herb	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens	microgreen	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Feb 15 – Feb 21
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens (fall planting)	microgreen	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Oct 29
Spicy Globe Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2
St. Valery Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25
St. Valery Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Stevia	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Straight Eight Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 20
Stupice Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 3 – Apr 18
Sugar Ann Snap Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10
Sugar Ann Snap Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Sugar Baby Watermelon	melon	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
Sugar Pie Pumpkin	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 22 – Jun 11
Sugar Snap Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 25
Sugar Snap Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 5 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Summer Bibb Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 8
Summer Bibb Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhock Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Jun 7 – Aug 6
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 24 – Apr 8
Summer Savory	herb	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 20
Sun Gold Sunflowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 28 – May 13
Sun Gold Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 5 – Apr 13
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 12
SunChocola Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Sungella Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8 – Apr 18
Sunray Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – Apr 28
Sunshine Blue Blueberry	berry	—	Feb 14 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Sunshine Kabocha Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 20 – May 25
Sunspot Sunflowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 3 – Apr 18
Surecrop Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Suyo Long Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – Apr 20
Sweet 100 Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8 – Apr 13
Sweet Alyssum	flower	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 2 – Apr 17
Sweet Marjoram	herb	Dec 27	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 30 – May 15
Sweet Million Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – Apr 27
Sweet Success Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 9 – Apr 13
Sweet Treats Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 13 – Apr 23
Sweet Woodruff	herb	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
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Tabasco Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 8
Table Queen Acorn Squash	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – Jun 1
Tall Trailing Mix Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 3 – Apr 18
Tall Utah 52-70 Celery	vegetable	Dec 6	Feb 21 Transplant	Jun 1 – Jul 1
Tango Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 25
Tango Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 30
Tansy	herb	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Tasty Jade Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 9
Tatsoi	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 24
Tatsoi (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 29
Tavera Filet Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 9
Taylor Dwarf Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20 – Apr 23
Tendercrisp Celery	vegetable	Nov 29	Feb 14 Transplant	May 15 – May 30
Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20
Tendergreen Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 10
Tendergreen Mustard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Tendergreen Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Tendersweet Carrots	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25
Tendersweet Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Tendersweet Orange Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 8 – May 13
Tepin Hot Peppers	pepper	Nov 22	Feb 7 Transplant	Jun 7 – Aug 26
Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion	allium	Oct 11	Jan 10 Transplant	Apr 25 – May 5
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 23 – May 13
Thai Basil	herb	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – Apr 27
Thai Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 17
Thessaloniki Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 9 – Apr 20
Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20 – Apr 30
Tifblue Blueberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Tiger Eye Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 15
Tigerella Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 3 – Apr 18
Tiny Tim Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 7 – Apr 17
Tom Thumb Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 18
Tom Thumb Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Tom Watson Watermelon	melon	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	May 3
Tomatillo	vegetable	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – May 17
Tongue of Fire Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – May 20
Top Crop Bush Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 10
Tri Color Amaranth (Joseph's Coat)	vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 16 – Mar 31
Tri-X 313 Seedless Watermelon	melon	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27 – May 7
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 21 Transplant	May 12 – Jun 21
Triple Crown Blackberry	berry	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Tristar Strawberry	berry	—	Jan 24 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Tropical Milkweed Flowers	flower	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Trucker's Favorite Corn	vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 10
True Watercress	vegetable	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8
Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes	tomato	Jan 3	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 27 – May 2
Turkish Orange Eggplant	vegetable	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 17 – May 22
Tuscany Black Kale	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 23
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Upland Cress	vegetable	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
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Vates Collard	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 23
Vates Kale	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 3
Vates Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Velvet Queen Sunflowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 23 – May 8
Verde Tomatillos	vegetable	Jan 10	Feb 14 Transplant	Apr 30 – May 10
Vermont Cranberry Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 20 – May 20
Verona Red Chicory	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Sep 2 – Sep 9
Victoria Rhubarb	vegetable	Dec 6	Jan 24 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 13
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Vienna White Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 3
Vienna White Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 9
Vietnamese Coriander	herb	—	Feb 14 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Viola and pansy edible flowers	flower	Nov 15	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 25 – Apr 4
Viola and pansy edible flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 24
Violetta Purple Cauliflower	brassica	Dec 20	Jan 24 Transplant	Mar 30
Violetta Purple Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
VR Moscow Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 28 – May 8
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Waltham 29 Broccoli	brassica	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	May 7 – May 22
Waltham Butternut Squash	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	Jun 1 – Jun 21
Wando Pea	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 18 – Apr 23
Wando Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 22
Watermelon Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 5 – Apr 20
Watermelon Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 19
Wautoma Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15
Wee Be Little Pumpkin	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 10
West Indian Burr Gherkin Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 20
Whirlybird Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Mar 29 – Apr 8
White Boston Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
White Boston Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
White Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 7 – Apr 18
White Cloud Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 7
White clover living mulch	cover crop	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
White Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 25
White Detroit Beets	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
White Detroit Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
White Emergo Runner Pole Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 5
White Icicle Radishes	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Mar 16
White Icicle Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Nov 14
White Lisbon Bunching Onions	allium	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 8
White Lisbon Bunching Onions (fall planting)	allium	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
White Marrow Summer Squash	squash	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	May 10
White Wonder Cucumber	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 15
Winner Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Jul 29
Winner Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Winter Density Lettuce	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Aug 2 – Aug 8
Winter Density Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 14
Winter Giant Spinach	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Jul 29
Winter Giant Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Oct 15 Direct Sow	Dec 4
Winter rye cover crop stands	cover crop	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Aug 6 – Sep 15
Winter Savory	herb	—	Feb 14 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Wisconsin SMR 58 Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 10 – Apr 13
Witloof White Chicory	lettuce	—	Jun 9 Direct Sow	Sep 27 – Oct 17
Wormwood	herb	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Y
Yard Long Bean	legume	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – May 15
Yarrow	flower	—	Feb 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Yellow Crookneck Squash	squash	Jan 24	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 12 – Apr 22
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 23 – May 3
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 27
Yellow Pear Tomatoes	tomato	Dec 20	Feb 7 Transplant	Apr 18 – Apr 28
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers	pepper	Dec 6	Feb 7 Transplant	May 8 – Jun 7
Yellow Sulphur Cosmos Flowers	flower	—	Feb 7 Direct Sow	Apr 3 – Apr 18
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Jan 8 Direct Sow	Mar 9 – Apr 8
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers	pepper	Dec 20	Feb 21 Transplant	May 2 – May 12
Yukon Gold Potato	root vegetable	—	Feb 14 Direct Sow	Apr 25 – May 15
Z
Zinnia	flower	Jan 17	Feb 21 Transplant	Apr 22 – May 22

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Zone 9B Growing Tips

Average last spring frost is February 7 and first fall frost is December 14 — 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.

Florida (south, Miami metro) California (San Diego, coastal Los Angeles) Arizona (Tucson) Texas (Rio Grande Valley)

What works well in Zone 9B

Zone 9b (Miami-style subtropical-to-tropical) sees rare brief frost but four months of heat-stress June through September with 62 inches of rainfall and very high disease pressure. Most standard 'spring' crops are planted in fall and winter. June through November overlaps hurricane season. (Southern California 9b is Mediterranean-dry and Tucson 9b is high desert — very different from Miami.)

Drip irrigation / soaker hose kit

Critical

Every gardener benefits from putting water at the root zone instead of on the leaves, because drip and soaker systems reduce foliar disease pressure by limiting leaf wetness and soil splash. A quality kit should include a backflow preventer, filter, pressure reducer, and UV-resistant tubing.

Source: Iowa State University Extension; Colorado State University Extension; UMass Extension

Budget Quick-Connect Drip Starter Kit Right-sized for 1-2 raised beds. Quick-connect fittings, adjustable nozzles, and 1/2" + 1/4" tubing included. View on Amazon paid link Best value Complete Garden Drip Irrigation Kit Designed for beginners with a step-by-step setup guide. Adjustable emitters, both tubing sizes, and all connectors included. View on Amazon paid link Premium Landscape Drip Irrigation Kit Professional-grade from the company that builds irrigation systems for golf courses and farms. Includes drippers, micro-bubblers, and micro-sprays. View on Amazon paid link

Insect netting or floating row cover for brassicas

Critical

UMN Extension explicitly recommends row covers for cabbage worms and flea beetles on brassicas. Exclusion netting is one of the clearest extension-backed categories because the edible part is often the foliage or head, and early chewing directly reduces yield.

Source: UMN Extension

Ultra-Fine Garden Insect Netting (4'x25') Fine mesh blocks cabbage moths and flea beetles without chemicals. Lay over hoops at transplant time and leave on all season. View on Amazon paid link

Mulch / landscape fabric

High

Nearly every garden benefits from mulch for weed suppression, moisture conservation, and soil temperature moderation. For most home gardeners, quality organic mulch is the better buy over landscape fabric.

Source: Penn State Extension; Wisconsin Horticulture; Illinois Extension

Budget Seeding Straw Mulch (1 cu ft, covers ~250 sq ft) Processed wheat straw with biodegradable tackifier for slope retention. The most-reviewed garden straw on Amazon (1.8K+ reviews). Covers about 250 square feet at proper 2 to 3 inch depth, which fits a typical home raised-bed setup. Apply after seedlings are established and soil has warmed. View on Amazon paid link Best value Cleaned Wheat Straw Mulch (3 cu ft, ~20 lbs) Thoroughly cleaned wheat straw at 3 cubic feet, marketed specifically for vegetable gardens rather than animal bedding or decoration. Better per-pound economics than the 1 cu ft option, with the same extension-recommended material. Strong sales volume (2K+ bought past month) supports product consistency. View on Amazon paid link Premium Long-Needle Pine Straw (covers ~100 sq ft) Long-needle pine straw harvested in the US, premium type that decomposes more slowly than wheat straw. Pine straw is the regional preferred mulch in the humid Southeast (recommended by NC State, UF/IFAS, and Texas A&M extension) because it resists matting in heavy rain and stays in place better than chopped straw. Best for Zones 7a-9b vegetable beds. View on Amazon paid link

Garden shade cloth

High

K-State Research and Extension and University of Maryland Extension recommend shade cloth as a heat-management tool for vegetable gardens, with 30 percent shade rating most effective for tomatoes, peppers, and fruiting crops, and 40 to 50 percent for protecting heat-sensitive greens during hot summer months. University of Delaware research found 30 percent black shade cloth tripled marketable yield for bell peppers compared to unshaded plants, and Purdue trials showed shade cloth reduced maximum daily temperatures by 8 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Choose knitted polyethylene with reinforced grommets every 18 to 24 inches, mount on hoops or a frame with open sides for airflow, and remove or vent during prolonged wet weather to avoid increased humidity in the canopy.

Source: K-State Research and Extension; University of Maryland Extension; University of Delaware Cooperative Extension; Purdue University Extension

Budget 30% Sun-Block Shade Cloth (6x8 ft, with clips) 30 percent shade rating, the extension-recommended density for tomatoes, peppers, and other fruiting crops. Agfabric is one of the most-cited horticultural shade cloth brands. Includes clips for fast install over hoops or a simple PVC frame. Best for one raised bed or a small group of containers. View on Amazon paid link Best value 30% Sun-Block Shade Cloth (6x10 ft) Same 30 percent rating in the typical home-garden size that fits a 4 by 8 raised bed plus working overhang. Knitted polyethylene with grommets for tie-down. Strong volume signal (3.8K reviews) supports consistent product quality across orders. View on Amazon paid link Premium 30% UV-Block Shade Cloth (6x15 ft roll) Coolaroo is the gold-standard horticultural shade fabric brand, used by professional growers and university research stations. Tear-resistant breathable knit at the same 30 percent rating, sized as a 6 by 15 foot roll for serious gardens with multiple beds. Cut to fit, secure with clips or grommets at the edges. View on Amazon paid link

Storm tie-downs and ground anchors

High

UF/IFAS Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recommend securing or removing trellises, shade cloth, hoop covers, container plants, and lightweight raised-bed accessories before tropical storms and hurricanes, since loose garden items become projectiles in high winds. Most-relevant for Gulf Coast Zone 8b (Houston, Mobile, New Orleans), Florida Zone 9b (Miami, Tampa), and any coastal area within the Atlantic and Gulf hurricane corridors. Galvanized steel ground anchors resist rust in humid coastal soils, and screw-in spiral anchors hold significantly better than driven stakes in saturated soil during storm conditions. Use quick-release fasteners on shade cloth and trellises so they can be removed quickly when a storm watch is issued.

Source: UF/IFAS Extension; Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Budget Galvanized Storm Tie-Down Stakes (10-pack, with ropes) Galvanized steel canopy anchors with included rope — the only listing in this category that bundles stakes and tie-down rope together. Rust-resistant for humid Gulf Coast and Florida soils. The most-reviewed tent anchor on Amazon (12K+ reviews). Best as a starter kit for securing shade cloth, lightweight hoop covers, and trellises. View on Amazon paid link Best value J-Hook Rebar Anchor Stakes (16-pack, 12", galvanized) 12 inch galvanized rebar stakes with a J-hook top, which lets gardeners loop rope or strap directly onto the stake for fast tie-downs. 16-pack covers a typical home garden's worth of trellises, shade frames, and hoop covers with stakes to spare. Better tie-down geometry than U-shaped stakes for storm prep. View on Amazon paid link Premium 30" Screw-In Ground Anchors (4-pack, fully welded) 30 inch fully-welded spiral earth anchors that screw into soil rather than being driven. Spiral threads grip far better than straight stakes in saturated soil during storms, which is the failure mode that lets driven stakes pull free in high winds. This is the anchor type UF/IFAS hurricane prep guidance actually describes for Florida and Gulf Coast use. 4-pack covers the corners of a typical garden structure. View on Amazon paid link

Raised bed kit

Medium

Raised beds improve drainage, let gardeners control soil from day one, reduce compaction, and make gardening more accessible. A quality kit should use rot-resistant, food-safe materials and provide enough depth for productive rooting. If your yard soil may hold lead, fill beds with clean soil over garden fabric (US EPA).

Source: Penn State Extension; University of Delaware Cooperative Extension; Illinois Extension

Budget Galvanized Metal Raised Bed (8x4x2 ft, 478-gallon) Galvanized steel, 8 ft x 4 ft x 2 ft (24 inches deep). Non-toxic galvanized coating, rust-resistant for humid Gulf Coast and South Florida use. The most-reviewed metal raised bed on Amazon (5.6K reviews, 700+ bought past month). 24-inch depth supports deep-rooted vegetables like tomatoes and root crops. View on Amazon paid link Best value Premium Cedar Raised Garden Bed (4x8 ft, 17.5 in, 3/4 in thick) Made in USA from North American cedar, 3/4 inch thick boards (most cedar beds on Amazon are 1/2 inch — thickness drives lifespan). 17.5 inch depth gives deep-rooted crops the room extension services recommend. Cedar is naturally rot-resistant without pressure-treatment chemicals, suitable for vegetable production. View on Amazon paid link Premium Woodgrain Metal Raised Bed (4x8 ft, 16 in tall) Vego Garden is the gardening community's premium raised bed brand, known for durable powder-coated metal construction with wood-grain aesthetics. 4 by 8 ft footprint, 16 inches tall, food-safe coating. Combines metal durability (no rot, decades of life) with the visual warmth of wood — best for gardeners who want a long-term investment. View on Amazon paid link

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Frost dates from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (dataset gov.noaa.ncdc:C01619; methodology Palecki et al. 2021), aggregated across 1,474 ZIP codes in Zone 9B. First fall frost is aggregated the same way as spring, from NOAA element ANN-TMIN-PRBFST-T32F. Growing season is NOAA's own published normal (ANN-TMIN-PRBGSL-T32F), measured per year and then averaged — not the gap between the two dates above, which is a slightly different quantity. Planting dates are averages based on zone frost dates and standard horticultural timing — adjust for your local microclimate.