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What to plant in December, zone 8b

In zone 8b, the typical last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost is November 14. Here is your December checklist.

Start indoors

Start these indoors this month:

  • KaleDecember 30 to January 13

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These are zone 8b averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA 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.