DibbleSeed starting calendar for Zone 9
Zone 9's last spring frost lands around March 1, and every date below is counted back from it. Sow indoors in the window shown, then move the seedlings out once the transplant date arrives.
Very long season. Plant cool crops in fall and winter; manage summer heat.
| Crop | Start indoors | Move outside |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | Dec 21 to Jan 4 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Leek | Dec 21 to Jan 4 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Celery | Dec 21 to Jan 4 | Mar 1 to Mar 15 |
| Pepper | Jan 4 to Jan 18 | Mar 15 to Mar 29 |
| Sage | Jan 4 to Jan 18 | Mar 1 to Mar 15 |
| Eggplant | Jan 4 to Jan 18 | Mar 15 to Mar 29 |
| Hot Pepper | Jan 4 to Jan 18 | Mar 15 to Mar 29 |
| Tomato | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Mar 8 to Mar 22 |
| Kale | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Marigold | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Mar 1 to Mar 15 |
| Parsley | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Oregano | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Mar 1 to Mar 15 |
| Chives | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Tomatillo | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Mar 8 to Mar 22 |
| Collard Greens | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Feb 15 to Mar 1 |
| Basil | Feb 1 to Feb 15 | Mar 8 to Mar 22 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb 1 to Feb 15 | Mar 15 to Mar 29 |
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