Capital (Victoria), BC — Planting Guide
Capital (Victoria) is in Zone 9b. The average last spring frost is February 26 and the first fall frost is November 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 257 days.
At an elevation of 20 m, Capital (Victoria) receives approximately 1595 mm of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 36°C with winter lows around 12°C. The predominant soil type is Podzolic Loam.
🌡️ Zone
9b (25°F to 30°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
February 26
🍂 First Frost
November 10
📅 Growing Season
257 days
⛰️ Elevation
20 m
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
1595 mm
Capital (Victoria), BC
Long season
257 days
Last Spring Frost
February 26
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257 growing days
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First Fall Frost
November 10
Capital (Victoria) Soil Profile
Soil Type
Podzolic Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 9b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Feb 26
First Frost: Nov 10
Soil & Growing Conditions in Capital (Victoria)
Soil Type
Podzolic Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
With 62.8 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
257-day frost-free season
Your long season supports multiple successions and heat-demanding crops like melons, sweet potatoes, and peppers. Plant warm-season crops as soon as soil warms.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Capital (Victoria)
115 vegetables that grow well in Zone 9b with planting dates for Capital (Victoria).
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| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 28 – Jul 2 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Mar 12 | Jul 16 – Sep 24 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Jun 18 – Aug 13 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 28 – Jul 23 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 28 – Jul 23 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Mar 12 | Jul 16 – Aug 27 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 9 – May 14 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Jun 11 – Jul 16 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 21 – Jul 16 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – Jun 11 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 21 – Jul 2 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – May 21 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 28 – Jul 2 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jul 2 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 21 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Feb 5 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 10 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 28 – Jul 2 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Mar 5 | — | May 21 – Jul 2 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 16 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 16 – May 21 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – May 21 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 14 – Jun 25 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | — | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Nov 5 – Dec 31 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Mar 12 | Jul 16 – Sep 24 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 14 – Aug 20 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 18 – Jul 23 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Jul 2 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 16 – May 14 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 16 – May 21 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 28 – Aug 13 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 21 – Jul 2 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Jun 11 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 18 – Aug 20 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Aug 20 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – May 28 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 2 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 16 – Jun 11 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – May 28 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – May 28 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 28 – Jul 16 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 9 – May 7 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Feb 5 | — | May 21 – Jul 2 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 21 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 23 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 30 – Jun 4 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Feb 5 | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | 22–35 |
| Romanesco | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 14 – Jun 25 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 4 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Feb 5 | — | May 21 – Jul 2 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 7 – Jul 2 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – May 21 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jun 11 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | May 28 – Jul 16 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Mar 5 | — | May 28 – Jul 23 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Jul 2 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 28 – Jul 23 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Mar 12 | Jul 2 – Aug 27 | 110–150 |
| Sunflower | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 2 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 5 | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Nov 5 – Dec 31 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 5 | — | Mar 19 – Apr 23 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 26 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 2 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Mar 5 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Yam | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Sep 3 – Dec 31 | 180–330 |
| Yard Long Beans | Jan 15 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | Mar 5 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Capital (Victoria)
24 fruits that grow well in Zone 9b with planting dates for Capital (Victoria).
Show all 24 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Mar 12 | Jun 11 – Sep 24 | 90–180 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 365–730 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 25 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 1095–1825 |
| Dragon Fruit | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 365–730 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Mar 12 | May 21 – Jul 16 | 65–80 |
| Guava | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 365–730 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Mar 12 | Jun 4 – Jul 16 | 80–110 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1825 |
| Passion Fruit | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 365–545 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Mar 12 | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Mar 12 | Jun 11 – Jan 7 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Capital (Victoria)
40 herbs that grow well in Zone 9b with planting dates for Capital (Victoria).
Show all 40 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | May 21 – Aug 6 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jul 2 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Aug 20 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 16 – Jun 4 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 9 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 23 – Jul 2 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Jun 4 – Aug 6 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 40–60 |
| Echinacea | — | — | Mar 5 | Jul 9 – Oct 15 | 120–180 |
| Epazote | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 23 – Jul 2 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Aug 20 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Mar 5 | May 21 – Jul 16 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 16 | 70–90 |
| Lavender | — | — | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Nov 5 | 90–200 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jun 25 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 16 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | May 21 – Aug 20 | 75–120 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Mar 5 | May 28 – Oct 15 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 16 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Mar 5 | May 21 – Jul 16 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Jan 29 | Feb 5 | Feb 19 | Apr 2 – Jun 4 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Mar 5 | May 7 – Jul 16 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | Mar 5 | Apr 30 – Jul 2 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Mar 5 | May 14 – Jul 16 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Mar 5 | Jul 9 – Oct 15 | 120–180 |
| Yarrow | — | — | Mar 5 | Jun 4 – Aug 20 | 90–120 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Capital (Victoria)
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