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Zone 9B — December

What to Plant in December in Zone 9B

December in Zone 9B: 9 crops to start indoors, 2 to plant or direct sow outside, and 0 entering harvest window. Last frost averages January 28. Reference city: Miami, FL.
9 Start Indoors
2 Plant Outside
0 Harvest

Start Indoors in December

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Dec 31 Jan 28 Apr 12 – Apr 23
Brilliant Celeriac celeriac Dec 17 Jan 28 May 18 – May 28
Curly Parsley herb Dec 24 Jan 28 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Flat-Leaf Parsley herb Dec 24 Jan 28 Apr 8 – Apr 28
Imperial Star Artichoke artichoke Dec 24 Jan 28 Apr 28 – May 8
Alexandria Alpine Strawberry strawberry Dec 24 Feb 4 May 15 – Jun 4
California Wonder Peppers pepper Dec 31 Feb 4 Apr 17 – Apr 20
Pinkeye Purple Hull Pea cowpea Dec 17 Feb 11 Apr 7 – Apr 20
Tatsoi tatsoi Dec 17 Dec 31 Jan 25 – Feb 14

Plant Outside in December

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Tatsoi tatsoi Transplant Dec 31 Jan 25 – Feb 14
Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion root Transplant Dec 31 Apr 15 – Apr 25

Harvest in December

No crops entering harvest in December for Zone 9B.

Key Tasks for December in Zone 9B

  1. 1 Start 9 varieties indoors this month under grow lights or in a sunny south-facing window. Use a seed-starting mix and bottom heat (70–75°F) for best germination rates.
  2. 2 Harden off transplants before moving outdoors — set them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing hours over 7–10 days before planting in the ground.
  3. 3 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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