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Zone 9 Winter Planting Guide

What to plant in Zone 9 Winters:

Crop Month to Plant Recommended Verities Notes
Beets Dec – Mar Early Wonder, Cylindra, Red Ace Leaves are edibles
Broccoli Dec – Jan Early Green, Waltham, Packman Harvest often for better crop
Cabbage Dec – Jan Rio Verde, Red Acre Caterpillars love this crop
Cauliflower Dec – Jan Snowball, Snow Crown Some strains are green
Collards Dec – Mar Georgia Southern, Top Bunch Lower leaves are the best
Cucumbers Dec – Feb Poinsett, Ashley, Eureka Watch for Pickleworms
Kale Jan – Feb Baby Kale Shade works well for kale
Leeks Jan – Feb Lincoln, King Richard Very slow growing
Lettuce Dec – Jan Great lakes, Tom Thumb, Salad Bowl
Crispheads like cool weather
Onions Dec – Feb Grano, Granez and Texas Super Sweet Short Day Types work best
Parsley Dec- Feb Dark Green Italian, Evergreen
Peas Jan – Feb Green Arrow, Suggar Snap Trellis is required
Radishes Dec – Jan Cherry Belle, Sparkler
Very fast growing
Spinach Dec – Jan
Melody, Space
Coolest months are best
Turnips Jan – Feb Purple Top, White Globe
Both roots and tops edible

Many of the crops listed will also grow in other seasons. These are just a few recommendations that work well as winter crops!