Zone 9 Gardening Guide: Planting Schedule, Best Crops & Pro Tips for Year-Round Success

🗓️ Zone 9 Planting Calendar: What to Grow & When

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🌱 Spring (March–May)

Plant:

• Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, Cucumbers

• Zinnias, Petunias, Marigolds

Tips:

• Start warm-season crops indoors in late winter

• Prepare soil with compost and mulch

• Use organic pest sprays for aphids and caterpillars

☀️ Summer (June–August)

Plant:

• Heat-lovers: Okra, Sweet Potatoes, Eggplant

• Flowers: Vinca, Periwinkle, Sunflowers

Tips:

• Use shade cloth for delicate plants

• Water early in the morning

• Mulch deeply to retain soil moisture

🍂 Fall (September–November)

Plant:

• Broccoli, Kale, Carrots, Spinach

• Chrysanthemums, Asters, Pansies

Tips:

• Clear summer crops for fall planting

• Use row covers for temperature swings

• Start seedlings in early September

❄️ Winter (December–February)

Plant:

• Garlic, Onions, Cabbage, Parsnips

• Snapdragons, Violas, Calendula

Tips:

• Mulch heavily around roots

• Use frost blankets in Zone 9a

• Grow herbs like parsley and thyme in containers indoors