What to plant in December, zone 9a

In zone 9a, the typical last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost is November 26. Here is your December checklist.

Start indoors

Start these indoors this month:

BroccoliDecember 22 to January 5
CabbageDecember 22 to January 5
CauliflowerDecember 29 to January 12
KaleDecember 15 to December 29
PetuniaDecember 22 to January 5

Fall planting

Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:

GarlicDecember 3 to December 10

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These are zone 9a 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.