USDA Zone 9b planting calendar
The year in Zone 9b
What to plant now (November)
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Supplies for November planting in Zone 9b
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All crops in Zone 9b
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant / sow | Sow for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | January 2 – January 9 | February 6 – February 20 | — |
| Peppers | December 22 | February 9 – February 23 | — |
| Eggplant | December 26 – January 9 | February 13 – February 27 | — |
| Basil | January 2 | February 6 – February 20 | — |
| Broccoli | December 15 – December 22 | January 5 – January 19 | September 1 – September 15 |
| Cabbage | November 24 – December 8 | December 29 – January 12 | July 23 – August 6 |
| Cauliflower | December 8 – December 22 | January 12 – January 26 | September 6 – September 20 |
| Brussels Sprouts | December 1 – December 15 | January 5 – January 19 | — |
| Kale | November 24 – December 8 | December 29 – January 12 | September 11 – September 25 |
| Lettuce | December 5 – December 12 | January 2 – January 16 | August 27 – September 10 |
| Spinach | — | December 26 – January 9 | October 6 – October 20 |
| Onions | October 27 – November 10 | December 29 – January 12 | — |
| Leeks | November 3 – November 17 | January 5 – January 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | December 8 – December 15 | January 12 – January 26 | — |
| Radishes | — | January 5 – January 19 | October 21 – November 4 |
| Turnips | — | January 5 – January 19 | September 21 – October 5 |
| Beets | — | January 12 – January 26 | September 16 – September 30 |
| Carrots | — | January 26 – February 9 | August 17 – August 31 |
| Peas | — | December 22 – January 5 | September 11 – September 25 |
| Beans | — | February 2 – February 16 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | February 2 – February 16 | — |
| Cucumbers | January 16 – January 23 | February 6 – February 20 | — |
| Summer Squash & Zucchini | January 19 – January 26 | February 9 – February 23 | — |
| Winter Squash | January 19 – January 26 | February 9 – February 23 | — |
| Pumpkins | January 19 – January 26 | February 9 – February 23 | — |
| Melons | January 19 – January 26 | February 9 – February 23 | — |
| Okra | January 12 – January 26 | February 16 – March 2 | — |
| Potatoes | — | January 16 – January 30 | — |
| Parsley | November 7 – November 14 | January 9 – January 23 | — |
| Collards | November 24 – December 8 | December 29 – January 12 | August 27 – September 10 |
| Watermelon | January 19 – January 26 | February 9 – February 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | February 6 – February 20 | — |
| Celery | November 17 – December 1 | February 2 – February 16 | — |
| Kohlrabi | November 24 – December 8 | December 29 – January 12 | — |
| Artichoke | November 10 – December 8 | January 26 – February 9 | — |
| Asparagus | — | January 2 – January 16 | — |
| Cilantro | — | February 2 – February 16 | — |
| Dill | — | January 16 – January 30 | — |
| Oregano | December 1 – December 15 | February 2 – February 16 | — |
| Sage | December 15 – December 29 | February 2 – February 16 | — |
| Thyme | December 1 – December 15 | February 2 – February 16 | — |
Fall bulb planting in Zone 9b
| Crop | Plant cloves (fall) | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic | December 15 – December 29 | Following summer |
Calendar computed 2026-11-08. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Zone: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM-derived). Planting rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's Selected Seeds, UGA Extension.