What to plant in April, zone 9b
In zone 9b, the typical last spring frost is February 1 and the first fall frost is December 9. Here is your April checklist.
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- BeetMarch 12 to April 8
- CarrotMarch 22 to April 28
- CollardsMarch 12 to April 1
- ParsnipApril 21 to May 18
- PumpkinApril 12 to June 15
- Sweet CornApril 2 to May 16
- WatermelonApril 27 to May 16
- ZucchiniMarch 28 to April 11
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These are zone 9b averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.