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Gardening in Zone 9 offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of plants year-round. Understanding what to plant each month can help you maximize your garden’s productivity and beauty. This seasonal checklist provides guidance for planting in Zone 9, ensuring your garden thrives throughout the year.
January
- Vegetables: Lettuce, spinach, carrots, radishes, peas
- Herbs: Cilantro, parsley, chives
- Flowers: Pansies, violas, snapdragons
February
- Vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes
- Herbs: Basil, dill, oregano
- Flowers: Sweet peas, calendula
March
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, beans
- Herbs: Basil, thyme, rosemary
- Flowers: Marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers
April
- Vegetables: Cucumbers, squash, melons
- Herbs: Mint, cilantro, basil
- Flowers: Cosmos, dahlias, petunias
May
- Vegetables: Corn, okra, sweet potatoes
- Herbs: Oregano, sage, thyme
- Flowers: Sunflowers, marigolds, cosmos
June
- Vegetables: Okra, eggplant, peppers
- Herbs: Basil, dill, cilantro
- Flowers: Zinnias, marigolds, sunflowers
July
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants
- Herbs: Basil, mint, cilantro
- Flowers: Gaillardia, lantana, pentas
August
- Vegetables: Beans, squash, cucumbers
- Herbs: Parsley, chives, basil
- Flowers: Sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds
September
- Vegetables: Leaf lettuce, spinach, broccoli
- Herbs: Cilantro, dill, thyme
- Flowers: Calendula, asters, snapdragons
October
- Vegetables: Carrots, radishes, kale
- Herbs: Parsley, sage, rosemary
- Flowers: Chrysanthemums, pansies
November
- Vegetables: Garlic, onions, spinach
- Herbs: Thyme, oregano, cilantro
- Flowers: Pansies, violas
December
- Vegetables: Lettuce, kale, carrots
- Herbs: Parsley, chives, thyme
- Flowers: Pansies, snapdragons