What to plant in January, zone 8a
In zone 8a, the typical last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost is November 7. Here is your January checklist.
Start indoors
Start these indoors this month:
- BroccoliJanuary 18 to February 1
- CabbageJanuary 18 to February 1
- CauliflowerJanuary 25 to February 8
- KaleJanuary 11 to January 25
- PetuniaJanuary 18 to February 1
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 8a 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.