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Zone 9a Planting Schedule

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Last spring frost: Mar 6th
First fall frost: Nov 26th
Growing season: 265 days

Action Plan: June in Zone 9a

Expert Note

June in Zone 9a is hot and fast-growing. Keep soil evenly moist with deep watering, mulch to reduce evaporation, and watch for aphids, whiteflies, and powdery mildew on tender foliage. Feed heavy nitrogen users lightly but consistently.

Seed & Soil

Direct sow and transplant heat-lovers now: Zucchini and Cucumber for quick summer harvests, Bell Pepper and Tomato to build strong plants for later production. Add Basil once temperatures are steady, and keep seedlings shaded from harsh midday sun for a few days.

The Harvest

Start harvesting frequently from Tomato and Cucumber as fruits ripen, and pick Zucchini every couple of days to keep plants producing. Harvest Basil by snipping tops for branching, and pull Green Beans young and tender for best flavor.

Planting Schedule

Add crops from the list below to build your planting schedule.
Crop Indoor Start Transplant / Sow Harvest Window 🌿
Cynara scolymus 'Italian' Nov 28th Mar 6th Aug 3rd – Nov 26th
German Extra Hardy Direct Sow Nov 28th Jul 26th – Nov 26th
Artichoke Dec 12th Feb 20th Jul 20th – Nov 26th
Giant Red Celery Dec 12th Apr 17th Jul 16th – Nov 26th
Green Sleeves Dec 12th Apr 17th Jul 16th – Nov 26th
Gros Vert de Laon Dec 12th Feb 27th May 28th – Nov 26th
Kojak Dec 12th Feb 20th Jun 20th – Nov 26th
Verina Dec 12th Jan 23rd May 3rd – Nov 26th
African Sunset Dec 26th Mar 6th Jun 4th – Nov 26th
Alabaster Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Albin Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Amsterdam Dec 26th Feb 27th May 23rd – Nov 26th
Amsterdam Cutting Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Amsterdam Seasoning Dec 26th Feb 27th May 8th – Nov 26th
Apollo Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Artichaut de Nice Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Artichoke de Marseille Dec 26th Apr 17th Jul 16th – Nov 26th
Atlas Angel Dec 26th Feb 27th May 8th – Nov 26th
Baby Artichoke Dec 26th Feb 27th May 23rd – Nov 26th
Balder Dec 26th Mar 6th Jun 19th – Nov 26th
Bandit Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Beijing White Dec 26th Feb 27th May 18th – Nov 26th
Bing Select Dec 26th Feb 20th May 1st – Nov 26th
Blue Solaise Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 17th – Nov 26th
Bordeaux Dec 26th Mar 6th May 20th – Nov 26th
Bullseye Salmon Dec 26th Feb 27th May 8th – Nov 26th
Cabernet Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 17th – Nov 26th
Carmen F1 Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 12th – Nov 26th
Cascade Blue Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Catanese Dec 26th May 1st Aug 29th – Nov 26th
Celebration Dec 26th Feb 20th May 11th – Nov 26th
Cherokee Sunset Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Chesnok Red Direct Sow Dec 26th Jun 24th – Nov 26th
Cheyenne Spirit Dec 26th Feb 27th May 28th – Nov 26th
Chinese Pink Dec 26th Apr 17th Jul 11th – Nov 26th
Colossus Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Conquistador Dec 26th Feb 27th May 23rd – Nov 26th
Copra Dec 26th Feb 20th May 31st – Nov 26th
Cora Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 7th – Nov 26th
Cynara scolymus Dec 26th Feb 27th Jul 27th – Nov 26th
Cynara scolymus 'French' Dec 26th Feb 27th May 23rd – Nov 26th
Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe' Dec 26th Feb 27th Feb 27th – Nov 26th
Darklet Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Debonair Dusty Rose Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Delta Pure Colors Dec 26th Feb 20th May 1st – Nov 26th
Dorato D'Asti Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Duganski Direct Sow Dec 26th Aug 23rd – Nov 26th
Easy Wave Purple Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Easy Wave Red Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Fiery Meadow Mama Dec 26th Mar 6th Jun 4th – Nov 26th
Florimart Dec 26th Feb 27th May 23rd – Nov 26th
French Dinant Dec 26th Feb 27th May 13th – Nov 26th
Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy Dec 26th Feb 20th May 6th – Nov 26th
Geranium Dec 26th Feb 20th May 21st – Nov 26th
German White Direct Sow Dec 26th Jul 24th – Nov 26th
Giant Chabaud Enfant De Nice Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Giant Green Dec 26th Mar 6th Jul 4th – Nov 26th
Giant Musselburgh Dec 26th Mar 6th Jul 4th – Nov 26th
Giant Pascal Dec 26th Mar 6th May 30th – Nov 26th
Giant Prague Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Giant Red Dec 26th Feb 27th May 18th – Nov 26th
Gobbo di Nizza Dec 26th Mar 20th Jul 8th – Nov 26th
Golden Pascal Dec 26th Feb 27th May 28th – Nov 26th
Golden Self Blanching Dec 26th Feb 27th May 13th – Nov 26th
Gorizia Dec 26th Feb 20th May 21st – Nov 26th
Got The Blues Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Hulahula Cherry Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Ibis Dec 26th Feb 20th Jun 20th – Nov 26th
Ilona Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 12th – Nov 26th
Jersey Giant Dec 26th Feb 20th Feb 20th – Nov 26th
Jolly Joker Dec 26th Feb 27th May 8th – Nov 26th
Keloos Dec 26th Feb 27th May 28th – Nov 26th
Kelvin Dec 26th Feb 27th May 28th – Nov 26th
Lancelot Dec 26th Feb 20th Jun 10th – Nov 26th
Lathom Self Blanching Dec 26th Mar 6th May 30th – Nov 26th
Lexton Dec 26th Feb 27th May 28th – Nov 26th
Madness Series Dec 26th Mar 6th May 15th – Nov 26th
Majestic Giant II Dec 26th Feb 20th May 1st – Nov 26th
Marmalade Dec 26th Mar 6th Jun 4th – Nov 26th
Mars Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 17th – Nov 26th
Mentor Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 2nd – Nov 26th
Merengo Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Monarch Dec 26th Feb 20th Jun 5th – Nov 26th
Monterey Dec 26th Feb 27th May 23rd – Nov 26th
Moreno Dec 26th Feb 27th May 28th – Nov 26th
Munstead Dec 26th Mar 6th Mar 6th – Nov 26th
Musselburgh Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 27th – Nov 26th
Nature Mulberry Shades Dec 26th Feb 20th May 1st – Nov 26th
Opera Supreme Pink Morn Dec 26th May 1st Jul 15th – Nov 26th
Padparadja Dec 26th Apr 17th Jun 16th – Nov 26th
Pansy Dec 26th Feb 27th May 8th – Nov 26th
Pascal Dec 26th Feb 20th May 31st – Nov 26th
Patterson Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 17th – Nov 26th
Patterson F1 Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 17th – Nov 26th
Peppermint Stick Dec 26th Feb 20th May 16th – Nov 26th
Petunia Dec 26th Feb 20th May 1st – Nov 26th
Pink Plume Dec 26th Feb 27th May 28th – Nov 26th
Pink Plume Celery Dec 26th Feb 27th May 23rd – Nov 26th
PowWow White Dec 26th Feb 20th May 1st – Nov 26th
President Dec 26th Feb 27th Jun 2nd – Nov 26th

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the frost dates for Zone Zone 9a?
In Zone Zone 9a, the average last spring frost is Mar 6th and the average first fall frost is Nov 26th.
When is the best time to start seeds indoors in Zone Zone 9a?
The best time to start most seeds indoors is 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date of Mar 6th.
How long is the growing season in Zone Zone 9a?
Zone Zone 9a has a growing season of approximately 265 days.