What to plant in February, zone 9b

In zone 9b, the typical last spring frost is February 1 and the first fall frost is December 9. Here is your February checklist.

Transplant outdoors

Move these out to the garden this month:

CantaloupeFebruary 1 to February 15
CucumberFebruary 1 to February 15
DahliaFebruary 1 to February 15
EggplantFebruary 1 to February 15
English LavenderFebruary 1 to February 15
LettuceFebruary 1
MarigoldFebruary 1 to February 15
PepperFebruary 1 to February 15
PetuniaFebruary 1 to February 15
SpinachFebruary 1
Swiss ChardFebruary 1
TomatoFebruary 1 to February 15
WatermelonFebruary 1 to February 15

Direct sow

Sow these straight into the ground this month:

BasilFebruary 1
CantaloupeFebruary 1 to February 15
CucumberFebruary 1 to February 15
DillFebruary 1
MarigoldFebruary 1 to February 15
ParsleyFebruary 1
PumpkinFebruary 1 to February 15
SunflowerFebruary 1 to February 15
Sweet CornFebruary 1 to February 15
WatermelonFebruary 1 to February 15
Winter SquashFebruary 1 to February 15
ZucchiniFebruary 1 to February 15

Harvest

Expect to harvest these this month:

RadishFebruary 5 to March 4

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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.