Zone 9
Crop Profiles

Growing vegetables successfully in Zone 9 requires choosing the right crops and planting them at the right time. Our Zone 9 crop profiles provide detailed growing information for vegetables, herbs, fruits and other edible plants suited to Zone 9 gardens.

Each crop profile includes Zone 9 planting windows, recommended varieties, seed depth, plant spacing, germination information, sunlight and watering requirements, fertilizer schedules, common pests and diseases, weather considerations and harvesting information.

Because Zone 9 includes both Zone 9a and Zone 9b and covers several different regions of the United States, exact planting dates can vary by local climate and weather conditions. Use these profiles together with our Zone 9 Planting Calendar and seasonal planting guides to build a planting schedule for your garden.

Basil *

Beet *

Bell Pepper

Blackberry *

Blueberry *

Broccoli

Bush Beans

Cabbage *

Cantaloupe *

Carrot

Cauliflower *

Cilantro *

Collard Greens *

Cowpea *

Cucumber *

Dill *

Eggplant *

Fig *

Garlic *

Hot Peppers

Kale

Lettuce

Mint *

Okra *

Parsley *

Pole Beans ***

Potato *

Pumpkin *

Radish

Rosemary ***

Spinach

Strawberry *

Sweet Corn *

Sweet Onion *

Sweet Potato *

Swiss Chard *

Tomato

Turnip *

Watermelon *

Zucchini *

Explore our Zone 9 crop profiles to find planting times, growing tips, care requirements, pest and disease information, and harvest details for each crop.   Whether you're growing a backyard garden or a few containers, you'll find everything you need to grow with success in Zone 9.