Zone 9 Planting Guide: When To Plant Vegetables In Zone 9 Gardens

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When to Plant Vegetables in Zone 9
Zone 9 Planting Guide

By Mary H. Dyer

last updated 8 April 2021

in How-to

The weather is mild in USDA plant hardiness zone 9, and gardeners can grow nearly any delicious vegetable without worry of hard winter freezes. However, because the growing season is longer than most areas of the country and you can plant nearly year-round, establishing a zone 9 planting guide for your climate is essential. Read on for tips on planting a zone 9 vegetable garden.

When to Plant Vegetables in Zone 9

The growing season in zone 9 typically lasts from late February to early December. Planting season extends all the way to the end of the year if the days are mostly sunny. In light of those very garden-friendly parameters, here is a month-by-month guide that will carry you through an entire year of planting a zone 9 vegetable garden.