Zone 9 Planting Schedule - Charts

Zone 9 Planting Schedule

The most asked question I have received from Zone 9 gardeners is "When should I plant this in Zone 9?". We gardeners often collect seeds or bulbs of different vegetables, flowering plants, herbs, etc. Each plant has its own ideal planting time. In this article, you will find the Zone 9 planting schedule in the form of beautiful and informative charts.

Master your Zone 9 garden with the most accurate planting schedule - these planting charts are going to be your secret to filling your garden all year round.

I started writing Zone 9 gardening in November and at the beginning of each new month, I brought a new chart for that specific month.

I always wanted to give my readers everything on a single page to save their time. This made me create this planting schedule.

Note: I have considered mostly those plants that can be grown easily in Zone 9. I know Zone 9 is not a small region and Zone 9 in Florida is not the exact same as Zone 9 in California.

I am separating the charts into the following categories:

  1. Leafy Greens Planting Schedule
  2. Vegetables and Roots Planting Schedule
  3. Flowering Plants Planting Schedule
  4. Herbs Planting Schedule
  5. Fruit Trees and Berries Planting Schedule

Zone 9 Leafy Greens Planting Schedule

February and March are the primary months for planting most of the leafy greens and vegetables.

September and for planting can also be considered for planting some of the same plants again for fall harvesting.

Plant Name Planting Time (Date Ranges) Planting Method Harvesting Time (Days) Sunlight Requirement
Spinach Feb 1 - Mar 15
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Direct Sow or Transplant 40-50 days Full Sun to Partial Shade
Kale Feb 15 - Mar 30
Sep 15 - Nov 1
Direct Sow or Transplant 50-65 days Full Sun
Lettuce Feb 1 - Apr 15
Sep 1 - Nov 15
Direct Sow 45-60 days Partial Shade to Full Sun
Swiss Chard Feb 15 - Apr 15
Sep 15 - Nov 1
Direct Sow 50-60 days Full Sun to Partial Shade
Collard Greens Feb 1 - Mar 31
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Direct Sow or Transplant 60-75 days Full Sun
Arugula Feb 1 - Mar 30
Sep 1 - Oct 30
Direct Sow 35-45 days Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mustard Greens Feb 1 - Mar 31
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Direct Sow 40-50 days Full Sun
Bok Choy Feb 1 - Mar 15
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Direct Sow or Transplant 45-60 days Partial Shade
Beet Greens Feb 1 - Apr 1
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Direct Sow 30-40 days Full Sun to Partial Shade
Turnip Greens Feb 1 - Apr 1
Sep 1 - Oct 30
Direct Sow 35-50 days Full Sun
Endive Feb 15 - Mar 30
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Direct Sow 50-60 days Partial Shade
Watercress Feb 1 - Mar 31
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Direct Sow in Moist Soil 40-50 days Partial Shade
Romaine Lettuce Feb 1 - Apr 1
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Direct Sow 60-70 days Full Sun
Mizuna Feb 1 - Mar 15
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Direct Sow 40-50 days Partial Shade
Radicchio Feb 15 - Apr 1
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Direct Sow or Transplant 60-70 days Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leafy Greens Planting Calendar for Zone 9
Leafy Greens Planting Calendar for Zone 9

Vegetables and Roots Planting Schedule for Zone 9

Plant Name Planting Time (Date Ranges) Planting Method Harvesting Time (Days) Sunlight Requirement
Carrots Feb 1 - Apr 1
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Direct Sow 60-75 days Full Sun
Beets Feb 15 - Apr 15
Sep 15 - Oct 30
Direct Sow 50-60 days Full Sun to Partial Shade
Radishes Feb 1 - Apr 1
Oct 1 - Nov 15
Direct Sow 25-35 days Full Sun
Potatoes Feb 1 - Mar 15
Aug 15 - Sep 15
Plant Seed Potatoes 90-120 days Full Sun
Onions Jan 1 - Mar 1
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Transplant or Direct Sow 100-120 days Full Sun
Garlic Oct 1 - Nov 15 Plant Cloves 150-180 days Full Sun
Turnips Feb 1 - Apr 1
Sep 15 - Nov 1
Direct Sow 40-60 days Full Sun
Sweet Potatoes Apr 1 - Jun 1 Plant Slips 90-120 days Full Sun
Parsnips Feb 1 - Mar 15
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Direct Sow 100-120 days Full Sun
Broccoli Feb 1 - Mar 15
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Transplant 60-80 days Full Sun
Cabbage Feb 15 - Apr 1
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Transplant 60-90 days Full Sun
Cauliflower Feb 1 - Mar 15
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Transplant 60-80 days Full Sun
Peas Jan 15 - Mar 15
Oct 1 - Nov 15
Direct Sow 60-70 days Full Sun
Celery Feb 1 - Apr 1 Transplant 120-150 days Full Sun to Partial Shade
Tomatoes Feb 15 - Apr 1
Aug 15 - Sep 15
Transplant 60-80 days Full Sun
Brussels Sprouts Feb 15 - Mar 30
Sep 1 - Oct 15
Transplant 90-120 days Full Sun
Vegetables planting calendar for Zone 9
Vegetables planting calendar for Zone 9

Have you noticed that in my above charts, I have mentioned the plants can be planted in February, March, April, September, and October?

I skipped January planting and a few other months. The reason is simple, I planned the planting schedule in such a way, that your garden will be covered for the whole year.

I have only mentioned the best planting times.

It's not that you can't plant them outside the date ranges I've provided.

Sometimes, we forget to plant at the ideal planting time, in those cases you can follow this possible planting chart.

Zone 9 vegetables planting calendar
Zone 9 Vegetables, roots and leafy greens planting calendar

Flowering Plants Planting Schedule for Zone 9

I know before planting flowering plants, we often focus on whether they are annuals or perennials. So this time I have added if the plant is annual or perennial in my chart (check the last column).

Plant Name Planting Time (Date Ranges) Planting Method Blooming Period Perennial/Annual
Marigold Feb 15 - Apr 30
Aug 15 - Sep 30
Seeds or Transplants Spring to Fall Annual
Zinnia Mar 1 - May 31
Aug 15 - Sep 30
Seeds Late Spring to Fall Annual
Pansy Sep 1 - Nov 15 Transplants Fall to Early Spring Annual
Petunia Feb 15 - Apr 30 Seeds or Transplants Spring to Summer Annual
Sunflower Mar 1 - Jun 15 Seeds Summer to Early Fall Annual
Cosmos Mar 15 - May 31 Seeds Late Spring to Fall Annual
Geranium Feb 1 - Apr 15
Sep 15 - Oct 30
Transplants Spring to Summer Perennial
Daffodil Oct 1 - Nov 30 Bulbs Late Winter to Early Spring Perennial
Tulip Oct 1 - Nov 30 Bulbs Spring Perennial
Snapdragon Sep 1 - Nov 15 Transplants Fall to Early Spring Annual
Impatiens Mar 1 - Apr 30 Seeds or Transplants Spring to Summer Annual
Begonia Mar 1 - May 31 Transplants Spring to Fall Perennial
Lavender Feb 1 - Apr 30 Transplants Late Spring to Summer Perennial
Rose Jan 15 - Apr 1 Transplants Spring to Fall Perennial
Chrysanthemum Jul 1 - Aug 31 Transplants Fall Perennial
Vinca Mar 1 - May 30 Transplants Spring to Fall Perennial
SunPatiens Mar 1 - May 30 Transplants Spring to Fall Annual
Plumeria Feb 1 - Apr 30 Transplants Summer to Fall Perennial
Hibiscus Mar 1 - May 30 Transplants Summer to Fall Perennial
Fuchsia Feb 1 - Apr 30 Transplants Spring to Fall Perennial

I know sometimes it is difficult to track all the dates. Don't worry I have made it easier for you to follow the dates:

Zone 9 Flowering Plants Planting Schedule
Zone 9 Flowering Plants Planting Schedule

Ever grown lavender in Zone 9?

I can help you grow Lavender in zone 9. Follow my guide: how to grow lavender in Zone 9.

If you ask me among all these, what's the best perennial flowering plant to me, my answer will be plumeria. I can help you in growing plumeria from cuttings.

For lazy gardeners and busy gardeners, this resource can be helpful: Low Maintenance Porch Plants for Zone 9

Herbs Planting Schedule

Herb Name Planting Time (Date Ranges) Planting Method Flavor Max Height Sunlight Requirement
Basil Mar 1 - May 31 Seeds or Transplants Sweet, Peppery 12-24 inches Full Sun
Mint Feb 15 - Apr 30 Seeds or Transplants Sweet, Cool 12-24 inches Partial Sun
Thyme Feb 15 - Apr 30 Seeds or Transplants Earthy, Savory 6-12 inches Full Sun
Parsley Feb 1 - Apr 30 Seeds or Transplants Fresh, Herbal 6-12 inches Partial Sun
Oregano Mar 1 - May 31 Seeds or Transplants Robust, Spicy 12-18 inches Full Sun
Chives Feb 1 - Apr 30 Seeds or Transplants Garlic-like, Oniony 12-18 inches Full Sun
Cilantro Feb 15 - Apr 30 Seeds or Transplants Fresh, Citrusy 12-24 inches Full Sun
Rosemary Feb 15 - Apr 30 Transplants Piney, Woody 18-24 inches Full Sun
Sage Feb 1 - Apr 30 Seeds or Transplants Piney, Slightly Bitter 12-18 inches Full Sun
Lavender Feb 1 - Apr 30 Transplants Floral, Herbal 18-24 inches Full Sun
Fennel Feb 15 - Apr 30 Seeds Sweet, Anise 18-36 inches Full Sun
Arugula Feb 1 - Apr 30 Seeds Spicy, Peppery 6-10 inches Full Sun
Lovage Mar 1 - May 31 Seeds or Transplants Celery-like, Sweet 36-48 inches Full Sun
Bay Laurel Feb 1 - Apr 30 Transplants Herbal, Bitter 18-30 inches Full Sun
Tarragon Mar 1 - May 31 Seeds or Transplants Anise-like, Sweet 18-24 inches Full Sun

See the below chart to find the visual planting dates.

Zone 9 Herbs Planting Schedule
Zone 9 Herbs Planting Schedule

Fruit trees and berries planting schedule - Zone 9

Fruit Tree / Berry Planting Time (Date Ranges) Variety Suggestion Fruiting Time Taste
Apple Dec 1 - Feb 28 Granny Smith, Fuji Late Summer to Fall Sweet, Tart
Pear Dec 1 - Feb 28 Bartlett, Bosc Late Summer to Fall Sweet, Juicy
Plum Dec 1 - Feb 28 Santa Rosa, Methley Summer Sweet, Tangy
Peach Dec 1 - Feb 28 Elberta, Red Haven Late Spring to Early Summer Sweet, Juicy
Apricot Dec 1 - Feb 28 Tilton, Katy Early Summer Sweet, Slightly Tart
Cherry Dec 1 - Feb 28 Bing, Montmorency Late Spring to Early Summer Sweet, Tart
Orange Jan 1 - Mar 31 Valencia, Navel Winter to Early Spring Sweet, Citrusy
Lemon Jan 1 - Mar 31 Eureka, Meyer Winter to Early Spring Sour, Tart
Fig Jan 1 - Mar 31 Black Mission, Kadota Summer Sweet, Honey-like
Pomegranate Jan 1 - Mar 31 Wonderful, Angel Red Late Summer to Fall Slightly Tart, Sweet
Avocado Jan 1 - Mar 31 Hass, Fuerte Fall to Winter Rich, Buttery
Blackberry Jan 1 - Mar 31 Navaho, Marionberry Summer Sweet, Tart
Raspberry Jan 1 - Mar 31 Heritage, Red Latham Summer Sweet, Tart
Strawberry Jan 1 - Mar 31 Chandler, Sequoia Late Spring to Early Summer Sweet, Juicy
Blueberry Jan 1 - Mar 31 Legacy, Misty Summer Sweet, Tart
Grapes Jan 1 - Mar 31 Thompson Seedless, Concord Late Summer to Fall Sweet, Juicy

Those who want to build a privacy screen using plants can check: Fast Growing Hedges for Privacy - Zone 9

Among these, I find it hard to grow apple trees. If you ever face difficulty in fruiting for apple trees you can check the pollination chart for apple trees.

You should follow the proper pruning time as well. Find the zone 9 pruning schedule.

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