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Myrtle Point, OR — Planting Guide for June

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Coos County, Oregon Zone 9a June

June in the garden — Coos County, Oregon

June rewards gardeners who work with the weather, not against it. Here's how to stay in step this month in Coos County, Oregon.

Avg. last frost March 22
Avg. first frost November 19
Soil temp (4") 81°F
Watering High
Pest pressure High
Daylight 15.2 hrs
  1. Harvest basil, carrots, and cucumber as they ripen

    If you can't use it all right away, check the food-preservation section of your planner.

Coming up in July — start thinking about
  • First harvests: basil, cucumber, and green beans

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Myrtle Point gardens in a wet, humid climate (58" annually). Cool-season crops like peas, lettuce, kale, and brassicas thrive in spring and fall. The biggest challenges are fungal disease and humidity-loving pests in summer — leaf spot, blight, squash bugs, vine borers. Drip irrigation (not overhead), wide plant spacing for air circulation, and disease-resistant varieties make the difference.

Soils trend Silt Loam — the gold standard for vegetables. Add 2–3" of compost annually to maintain it and you'll outgrow most of your neighbors.

Myrtle Point averages 23.6 drought weeks per year (US Drought Monitor, 2000–present, trend worsening). Treat irrigation as a year-round system, not a summer add-on.

🌡️ USDA Zone

9a (20°F to 25°F min)

❄️ Avg. Last Frost

March 22

🍂 Avg. First Frost

November 19

📅 Growing Season

242 days

🌧️ Climate

Humid 58.2" annual

💨 Wind

Unknown 0.0 mph avg

🥶 Frost Tier

Regular 0% frost-free years

🏜️ Drought

23.6 wk/yr trend worsening

📍 ZIP Codes

1 ZIP

Myrtle Point, OR Long season
242 days
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Last Spring Frost March 22
➔ 242 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 19

Monthly Watering Calendar for Myrtle Point

When you'll need to water your garden — based on average monthly rainfall vs. the ~1 inch/week most gardens need.

Why this matters: The 1-inch-per-week rule applies to most vegetable crops. Myrtle Point averages 58" a year — divide by 52 and compare to that 1" target. Some months are above, some below; that's where the calendar earns its keep.

1"/wk 0" 1.5" 3" 4.4" 5.9" Jan 5.5" Feb 4.5" Mar 4.4" +1.2" Apr 3.1" +2" May 2.3" +2.7" Jun 1.6" +3.7" Jul 0.6" +3.5" Aug 0.8" +2.9" Sep 1.4" +1" Oct 3.3" Nov 5.9" Dec 5.5"
Rainfall sufficient Supplemental water needed Heavy watering required - - - 1"/week garden need
View detailed monthly data
MonthAvg RainfallRainy DaysExtra Water NeededWatering Effort
Jan 5.5 in 20 days — None
Feb 4.5 in 17 days — Low
Mar 4.4 in 15 days — Low
Apr 3.1 in 11 days 1.2 in Moderate
May 2.3 in 9 days 2 in High
Jun 1.6 in 7 days 2.7 in High
Jul 0.6 in 3 days 3.7 in Critical
Aug 0.8 in 3 days 3.5 in Critical
Sep 1.4 in 4 days 2.9 in High
Oct 3.3 in 10 days 1 in Moderate
Nov 5.9 in 15 days — Low
Dec 5.5 in 16 days — None

Annual total: 38.9 in. Water needs vary by crop — tomatoes need ~1.2"/week while herbs like rosemary need only 0.3"/week. Check individual plant pages for crop-specific water budgets that factor in your county's rainfall and soil drainage.

Myrtle Point Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.4-6.8

Drainage

Well Drained

Frost Risk Probability

Based on 31 years of NOAA weather station data from 3 stations

Too early frost risk Safe to Plant Mar 22 → Nov 19 242 frost-free days Protect crops frost returns Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Safe: Apr 22 Protect by: Dec 15

Beginners: Plant frost-sensitive crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) after the "Safe" date on the left. Harvest or cover them before the "Protect by" date on the right. Hardy crops (lettuce, peas, kale) can go in the yellow transition zones.

How to read this table: "Conservative" means you're safe from frost 9 out of 10 years — best for beginners and frost-sensitive crops. "Average year" is the typical date. "Aggressive" means only 1 in 10 years is that warm — experienced gardeners with frost protection can try these dates.

Planting Strategy Last Spring Frost First Fall Frost Frost-Free Days
Conservative (safest) Apr 22 Dec 15 237 days
Cautious Apr 3 Nov 29 240 days
Average year Mar 22 Nov 19 242 days
Optimistic Mar 7 Nov 1 239 days
Aggressive (risky) Feb 14 Oct 18 246 days
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How predictable are frost dates here?

Not very — frost dates can vary by ±68 days year-to-year. Use the "Conservative" row in the table below, and keep row covers handy for surprise late frosts.

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Is the growing season changing?

Yes — growing seasons are getting shorter here (about 4.1 days per decade). Use the "Conservative" dates and choose fast-maturing varieties.

Gardening Difficulty Score

64 Good
Frost Timing Risk
10.0/10
Drought Risk
1.5/10
Soil Difficulty
0.0/10
Altitude Challenge
0.0/10
Climate Shift
10.0/10
Rainfall Challenge
0.0/10

Coos County offers good growing conditions. A little planning around frost dates goes a long way.

Zone 9a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 22 First Frost: Nov 19

Local Gardening Help in Coos County

Free expert help is closer than you think. Your county's cooperative extension office connects you with trained gardeners, soil testing labs, and local programs — all specific to Coos County's climate and soil.

County Extension Office

Coos County Oregon State University Extension Extension Office

Phone: 541-737-2713

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Extension offices are run by land-grant universities and funded by the USDA. Their advice is free, research-based, and tailored to your county's specific conditions.

Master Gardener Program

Free gardening help from trained volunteers

Master Gardeners are community volunteers who complete 40–60 hours of university horticultural training. They answer gardening questions, diagnose plant problems, and offer workshops — all free.

Find Master Gardeners in OR →

Many extension offices run a Master Gardener hotline where you can call or email with photos of plant problems for free diagnosis.

Soil Testing

Available through your extension office

Before amending your soil, get it tested. Your extension office offers soil testing (typically $10–$25) that tells you exact pH, nutrient levels, and amendment recommendations specific to what you want to grow.

Request a Soil Test →

Services Available in Coos County

Soil testing Pacific NW gardening Master Gardener program
Finding local nurseries & garden centers in Coos County

Why Buy Local

Local nurseries carry plants that are proven to grow in your area. Staff can give you advice specific to Coos County's soil and climate that big-box stores can't. Plants from local growers are typically hardier because they're already acclimated to your zone.

How to Find Them

Search for "nurseries near Coos County OR" or "garden center Coos County" on Google Maps. Also check with your extension office — they often maintain lists of reputable local nurseries and plant sales.

Community gardens & gardening groups

Community gardens are a great way to learn from experienced gardeners in your area, especially if you're limited on space. Search "community garden Coos County OR" or check your extension office and local parks department. Facebook groups like "Coos County Gardeners" or "Oregon Gardening" are also excellent for local advice and plant swaps.

What to Plant After Your Harvest

After your first crops finish, use the remaining frost-free days to grow a second round.

After Basil (harvest ends Jul 26) 116 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Cucumber 50-70d Green Beans 50-65d
After Corn (harvest ends Jul 19) 123 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Chard (harvest ends Jul 5) 137 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Hot Peppers (harvest ends Sep 13) 67 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Carrots (harvest ends Jun 28) 144 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Zucchini (harvest ends Jul 12) 130 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d Green Beans 50-65d
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After Snap Peas (harvest ends Jul 19) 123 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Onion (harvest ends Aug 9) 102 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Kale (harvest ends Jul 12) 130 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Pole Beans (harvest ends Jul 19) 123 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Peppers (harvest ends Aug 9) 102 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Beets (harvest ends Jun 14) 158 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d

Sunlight & Day Length in Myrtle Point

Monthly daylight hours and peak sun — critical for onion varieties, photoperiod-sensitive plants, and solar garden planning.

The practical takeaway: Day length is the trigger that tells lettuce, spinach, and cilantro to bolt. In Myrtle Point, knowing when that day-length threshold arrives helps you plant a final round in time to harvest before it bolts.

Longest Day

15.2 hours

Summer solstice daylight

Shortest Day

8.8 hours

Winter solstice daylight

Peak Sun Hours

10.7 hr/day peak (summer)

Peak sun hours (green dashed line below) account for cloud cover — this is the usable direct sunlight your garden actually receives. Most vegetables need 6+ peak sun hours.

14hr 12hr 1h 5h 9h 13h 17h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) Peak sun hours (direct sunlight after cloud cover) ▪ Gold zone = long day (14+ hr) ▪ Blue zone = short day (<12 hr)

Onion tip: Your long summer days (14+ hours) support long-day onion varieties like Walla Walla, Sweet Spanish, and Ailsa Craig.

View detailed monthly data
MonthDaylight HoursPeak Sun HoursDay Length
January 9.1 hr 2.2 hr Short day
February 10.3 hr 3.2 hr Short day
March 11.6 hr 4.1 hr Short day
April 13.2 hr 5.8 hr Neutral
May 14.5 hr 7.5 hr Long day
June 15.2 hr 8.3 hr Long day
July 14.9 hr 10.7 hr Long day
August 13.8 hr 8.9 hr Neutral
September 12.3 hr 7.1 hr Neutral
October 10.8 hr 4 hr Short day
November 9.5 hr 2.4 hr Short day
December 8.8 hr 2 hr Short day

Peak sun hours factor in typical cloud cover — use these for solar panel and shade-planning calculations.

Soil Temperature & Composting in Myrtle Point

Monthly soil temps tell you when to plant warm-season crops, and when your compost pile is actively working.

The practical takeaway: Air temperature lies. Your air can be 70°F in April but the soil 4 inches down is still 50°F — too cold for tomatoes or peppers to root properly. Myrtle Point's soil temperature curve tells you the real planting window. A $5 soil thermometer pays for itself in one season.

Plant Warm Crops When

Soil reaches 60°F+

Soil warm enough from Apr through Oct.

Best Month to Compost

May

Microbial activity peaks when soil is warm.

Active Composting

9 months

Nearly year-round composting.

60°F 70°F 30° 50° 70° 90° 110° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
4" depth 8" depth - - - 60°F (corn, beans) - - - 70°F (tomatoes, peppers)
View detailed monthly data
MonthSoil 4" DeepSoil 8" DeepCompost ActivityTime to Finish
Jan 43°F 52°F 🐢 Slow ~24 weeks
Feb 45°F 51°F 🐢 Slow ~24 weeks
Mar 53°F 54°F ♻️ Active ~14 weeks
Apr 62°F 60°F ♻️ Active ~14 weeks
May 71°F 68°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Jun 81°F 78°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Jul 88°F 84°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Aug 91°F 87°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Sep 83°F 82°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Oct 72°F 75°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Nov 60°F 64°F ♻️ Active ~14 weeks
Dec 48°F 55°F 🐢 Slow ~24 weeks

Highlighted rows = soil 60°F+ (safe for warm-season transplants). Compost finishes fastest during peak activity months.

Pest & Disease Pressure in Myrtle Point

Computed from local climate patterns — warmer, humid conditions increase pest generations and fungal disease risk.

Why this matters: Pest and disease pressure is the X-factor most beginners under-plan for. Myrtle Point's climate determines whether you can mostly "plant and see" or whether you need a pest-management routine from the first seedling.

Insect Pest Pressure

7.3 / 10

High — expect multiple pest generations. Preventative measures essential.

Disease Risk

8 / 10

High fungal/bacterial risk. Space plants for airflow, water at soil level.

Seasonal Risk

Spring High
Summer High
Fall High
Winter Low
View 6 common pests in your area
PestRisk LevelPeak Months
Aphids High Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Squash vine borers High May, Jun, Jul
Stink bugs High Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Whiteflies Moderate May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Spider mites High Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Fire ants Low Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Organic pest management tips
  • Install physical barriers: floating row covers, copper tape for slugs, mesh netting
  • Apply Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) for caterpillar control — safe for beneficial insects
  • Use kaolin clay spray to deter a wide range of insects on fruiting crops
  • Release beneficial insects: ladybugs for aphids, parasitic wasps for caterpillars
  • Apply neem oil weekly during high-pressure months
  • Mulch heavily (3-4 inches) to reduce soil-borne disease splash

Cover Crops for Myrtle Point

Cover crops protect bare soil, fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure — with planting dates calibrated for your area.

The practical takeaway: A fall-planted cover crop in Myrtle Point is the closest thing to free soil amendment. Plant cereal rye or hairy vetch after harvest; chop it down before it flowers in spring; the soil it leaves behind out-grows any store-bought compost.

Spring Cover Crops (4 options) — Build soil before the main growing season
Crop Plant By Terminate N-Fixing Soil Benefit
Buckwheat Mar 30 Sep 24 — Rapid growth, attracts pollinators, suppresses weeds
Cowpeas (southern peas) Apr 4 Sep 17 ✓ Yes Excellent nitrogen fixer for warm climates, edible
Sorghum-sudan grass Mar 27 Sep 24 — Massive biomass, breaks compaction, suppresses nematodes
White clover Feb 21 Sep 17 ✓ Yes Living mulch, fixes nitrogen, permanent ground cover
Summer Cover Crops (1 options) — Fill gaps and suppress weeds between plantings
Crop Plant By Terminate N-Fixing Soil Benefit
Sunflowers Apr 9 Oct 29 — Deep roots break compaction, attract pollinators and beneficial insects
Fall Cover Crops (7 options) — Plant after harvest to protect soil over winter
Crop Plant By Terminate N-Fixing Soil Benefit
Austrian winter peas Sep 15 Mar 8 ✓ Yes Fixes nitrogen, good for heavy clay soils
Crimson clover Sep 9 Mar 8 ✓ Yes Fixes nitrogen, attracts pollinators in spring
Daikon radish Oct 2 Mar 8 — Deep taproot breaks compaction, excellent for clay soils
Hairy vetch Sep 3 Mar 1 ✓ Yes Excellent nitrogen fixer, good for depleted soils
Oats Oct 8 Mar 1 — Quick biomass, winterkills in cold zones — no spring tillage needed
Winter rye Aug 14 Mar 1 — Suppresses weeds, prevents erosion, breaks up compacted soil
Winter wheat Aug 17 Mar 1 — Erosion control, weed suppression, good biomass

Wind & Microclimate in Myrtle Point

The practical takeaway: Light wind is good (strengthens stems, aids pollination); strong wind is bad (snaps stems, dries leaves, scatters seeds). Myrtle Point averages 0.0 mph. If you garden near coast, ridge, or open plains, you're likely above that — plan for it.

Wind dries soil, stresses plants, and affects frost patterns. Understanding your exposure helps with garden placement.

Seasonal Wind Speed

Spring: 12 mph   Summer: 10 mph

Fall: 9 mph   Winter: 14 mph

Prevailing wind: SW. Moderate wind — consider a temporary windbreak for young seedlings.

Windbreak Benefit

7.4/10

Strongly recommended — a windbreak (fence, hedge, or row of tall crops like corn or sunflowers) will significantly improve garden yields.

Frost Pocket Risk

Moderate

Some terrain variation (580 ft range). Garden on slopes or higher ground if possible to avoid late-season frost pockets.

Rainwater Harvesting in Myrtle Point

How much water you can collect, when to collect it, and what size system you need for your garden.

The practical takeaway: Even in arid regions, rainwater harvesting works — you just need bigger storage and patience. In wet regions like Myrtle Point (58" annually), you're mostly limited by how much water you can store between storms.

Annual Collection

19,387 gal

Per 1,000 sq ft of roof area (at 80% collection efficiency)

Recommended Setup

6 rain barrels (55 gal each)

For a typical 500 sq ft garden. Serious collectors: consider a 2,250 gal tank.

Legal Status

Unrestricted

Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state with no restrictions.

Best Collection Months

Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec

Highest rainfall months — your barrels will fill up quickly during these months.

Months to Draw From Storage

Jul, Aug

Dry months when you'll rely on stored water — size your storage for this gap.

Rainwater collection tips for your area
  • Your county receives approximately 38.9 inches of rain per year
  • A 1,000 sq ft roof can collect roughly 19,387 gallons annually
  • Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state
  • Use a first-flush diverter to keep roof debris out of your collection

🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Myrtle Point

114 vegetables matched to Zone 9a with planting dates calibrated for Myrtle Point.

Show all 114 vegetables with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 21 – Jul 26 80–100
Amaranth Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Aug 16 90–120
Artichoke — — Apr 5 — Aug 9 – Oct 18 120–180
Arugula Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Apr 26 – Jun 28 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 5 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 1 — Sep 24 Apr 26 – May 24 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jul 12 – Sep 6 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 31 – Jul 12 60–90
Black Beans — Mar 29 — — Jun 28 – Aug 16 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 3 – Jun 7 40–60
Broccoli Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 24 – Jul 5 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 3 – Jun 7 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 21 – Aug 16 90–130
Butternut Squash Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Aug 2 85–110
Cabbage Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 24 – Jul 19 60–100
Calabash Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 21 – Aug 16 80–120
Cardoon — — Apr 5 — Aug 9 – Sep 20 120–150
Carrots — Mar 1 — Sep 24 May 3 – Jun 7 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 19 55–100
Celeriac Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jul 5 – Aug 9 100–120
Celery Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 14 – Aug 9 80–120
Celtuce Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 24 – Jul 5 60–90
Chard Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 5 50–60
Chayote Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Aug 2 – Oct 11 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 14 – Jul 26 80–110
Chicory Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 24 – Jul 5 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jun 14 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 21 – Jul 26 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 19 55–75
Corn — Mar 29 — — May 31 – Jul 26 60–100
Cowpeas — Mar 29 — — May 31 – Jul 12 60–90
Cress Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Apr 5 – Apr 26 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 17 – Jun 14 45–60
Crosne — Mar 1 — Sep 24 Aug 2 – Oct 4 150–200
Cucumber Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 19 50–70
Daikon — Mar 1 — Sep 24 Apr 26 – May 24 50–70
Delicata Squash Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 21 – Jul 26 80–100
Edamame — Mar 29 — — Jun 14 – Jul 26 75–100
Eggplant Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Aug 9 65–85
Endive Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 10 – Jun 14 45–65
Escarole Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jun 14 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 7 – Jul 19 75–100
Fennel Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 31 – Jul 12 60–90
Garlic — — — Oct 8 Jan 7 – Jun 24 90–240
Ginger Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Nov 29 – Jan 24 240–300
Green Beans — Mar 29 — — May 24 – Jul 19 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 5 — Aug 9 – Oct 18 120–180
Hot Peppers Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Sep 13 70–120
Hubbard Squash Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jul 12 – Aug 16 100–120
Jicama Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Aug 2 – Oct 11 120–180
Kabocha Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Jul 26 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 10 – Jun 7 45–60
Kale Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 12 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 29 — — Jun 28 – Aug 2 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 10 – Jun 14 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Apr 26 – May 31 35–50
Leeks Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 21 – Sep 6 90–150
Lentils Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 14 – Jul 26 80–110
Lettuce Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Apr 26 – Jul 5 30–60
Lima Beans — Mar 29 — — May 31 – Jul 12 60–90
Loofah Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jul 12 – Sep 13 100–150
Luffa Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Sep 13 90–150
Mache Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 3 – Jun 7 40–60
Malabar Spinach Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jun 21 55–70
Melon Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Jul 26 70–100
Microgreens Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Mar 29 – Apr 26 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 May 10 – Jul 5 50–70
Mizuna Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Apr 26 – May 24 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Apr 26 – Jun 28 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jun 21 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jun 21 55–70
Okra Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 19 50–65
Onion Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 21 – Aug 9 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 3 – May 31 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 1 — Sep 24 Jun 14 – Jul 26 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 17 – Jun 14 45–60
Peas Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 12 55–70
Peppers Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 19 55–70
Potatoes Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Aug 16 70–120
Pumpkin Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Aug 16 85–120
Purslane Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 3 – Jun 7 40–60
Radicchio Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 24 – Jun 28 60–80
Radish — Mar 1 — Sep 24 Mar 29 – Apr 19 22–35
Romanesco Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 7 – Jul 19 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 1 — Sep 24 May 24 – Jun 28 80–100
Salsify — Mar 1 — Sep 24 Jun 14 – Jul 26 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 31 – Jul 26 70–110
Scallions Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jun 14 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 31 – Jul 5 60–80
Shallot Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Jun 21 – Aug 9 90–120
Shiso Feb 8 Mar 29 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 19 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 19 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 12 50–65
Soybeans — Mar 29 — — Jun 21 – Aug 16 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Jul 26 85–100
Spinach Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Apr 26 – Jun 28 35–50
Squash (Summer) Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 17 – Jul 19 45–65
Squash (Winter) Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 21 – Aug 16 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 5 — Jul 26 – Sep 20 110–150
Sweet Corn — Mar 29 — — May 31 – Jul 12 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Aug 16 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 Apr 26 – May 31 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–85
Turmeric Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Nov 29 – Jan 24 240–300
Turnip — Mar 1 — Sep 24 Apr 12 – May 17 40–60
Watercress Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 22 Sep 24 May 3 – Jun 7 40–60
Watermelon Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Jul 26 70–100
Wax Beans — Mar 29 — — May 24 – Jul 19 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Aug 16 90–120
Yam Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — Sep 27 – Jan 24 180–330
Yard Long Beans Feb 8 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 5 55–80
Zucchini Feb 22 Mar 22 Mar 29 — May 17 – Jul 12 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Myrtle Point

24 fruits matched to Zone 9a with planting dates calibrated for Myrtle Point.

Show all 24 fruits with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 5 — Jul 5 – Oct 18 90–180
Blackberries — — Apr 5 — — 365–730
Boysenberries — — Apr 5 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 5 — Jun 14 – Jul 19 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 5 — — 1095–1825
Dragon Fruit — — Apr 5 — — 365–730
Elderberries — — Apr 5 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 5 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 5 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 5 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 5 — Jun 14 – Aug 9 65–80
Guava — — Apr 5 — — 365–730
Honeydew — — Apr 5 — Jun 28 – Aug 9 80–110
Kiwi — — Apr 5 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Apr 5 — — 730–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 5 — — 730–1825
Passion Fruit — — Apr 5 — — 365–545
Pawpaw — — Apr 5 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 5 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 5 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 5 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 5 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 5 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 5 — Jul 5 – Jan 31 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Myrtle Point

37 herbs matched to Zone 9a with planting dates calibrated for Myrtle Point.

Show all 37 herbs with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Anise Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 Jun 14 – Aug 30 90–120
Basil Feb 8 Mar 29 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 26 50–75
Bee Balm — — Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Sep 13 90–120
Borage Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 May 10 – Jun 28 50–60
Caraway Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 2 60–80
Chamomile Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 26 60–90
Chervil Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 Apr 26 – Jun 28 40–60
Chives — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Cilantro Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 Apr 26 – Jun 28 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Cumin Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 Jun 28 – Aug 30 100–120
Dill Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 Apr 26 – Jun 28 40–60
Epazote Feb 8 Mar 29 Mar 29 — May 17 – Jul 12 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 26 60–90
Feverfew — — Mar 29 — Jun 28 – Sep 13 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Horehound — — Mar 29 — Jun 14 – Aug 9 75–90
Hyssop — — Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Aug 9 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Jul 19 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Aug 9 70–90
Lemon Verbena Feb 8 Mar 29 Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Lemongrass Feb 8 Mar 29 Mar 29 — Jun 14 – Sep 13 75–120
Marjoram — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Mint — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Oregano — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Parsley Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 May 17 – Jul 19 60–80
Rosemary — — Mar 29 — Jun 21 – Nov 8 80–180
Rue — — Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Aug 9 70–90
Sage — — Mar 29 — Jun 14 – Aug 9 75–90
Savory — — Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 19 50–70
Sorrel Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 15 Sep 24 Apr 26 – Jun 28 40–60
Stevia Feb 8 Mar 29 Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Tarragon — — Mar 29 — May 31 – Aug 9 60–90
Thai Basil Feb 8 Mar 29 Mar 29 — May 24 – Jul 26 50–75
Thyme — — Mar 29 — Jun 7 – Aug 9 70–90
Valerian — — Mar 29 — Aug 2 – Nov 8 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Myrtle Point

49 flowers matched to Zone 9a with planting dates calibrated for Myrtle Point.

Show all 49 flowers with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 8 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 3 – Oct 18 60–75
Alliums — — — Oct 22 Nov 19 – Dec 10 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 24 Oct 1 – Oct 29 90–120
Bachelor's Button — Jan 25 Feb 22 Sep 10 Apr 19 – Aug 9 60–90
Begonias Jan 11 — Mar 1 — May 10 – Nov 8 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Jan 25 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 17 – Oct 4 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Jan 25 — Mar 8 — Apr 26 – May 17 60–90
Calendula — Jan 25 Feb 22 Aug 27 Apr 5 – Aug 9 50–70
California Poppy — — — Aug 27 Nov 5 – Mar 11 60–90
Celosia Feb 22 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 10 – Nov 15 60–90
Columbine Jan 25 Mar 8 Mar 8 — Apr 26 – May 17 70–100
Coreopsis Jan 25 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 3 – Oct 4 60–80
Cosmos Feb 22 Feb 22 Feb 22 — May 3 – Oct 18 60–90
Daffodils — — — Oct 22 Oct 8 – Oct 29 20–40
Dahlias — Mar 22 Mar 22 — May 31 – Nov 29 70–120
Daylily Jan 25 — Mar 8 — May 17 – Nov 1 60–90
Dianthus Jan 25 Jan 25 Jan 25 — Mar 15 – May 17 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Jan 25 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 17 – Oct 4 70–90
Foxglove Jan 25 Mar 8 Mar 8 — Apr 26 – May 17 80–120
Freesia — — — Oct 8 Oct 22 – Nov 19 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Feb 8 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 17 – Nov 15 70–100
Geraniums Jan 11 — Mar 1 — May 10 – Nov 8 70–100
Gladiolus — Mar 22 Mar 22 — May 31 – Nov 29 70–100
Hostas Jan 25 — Mar 8 — May 17 – Sep 6 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 22 Oct 22 – Nov 12 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 25 — Mar 8 — May 17 – Sep 6 90–150
Impatiens Jan 25 — Mar 8 — May 17 – Nov 1 60–75
Irises — Division Mar 8 — Apr 26 – May 31 60–100
Larkspur — — — Sep 10 Nov 19 – Mar 11 60–90
Lavender Jan 25 — Mar 8 — May 17 – Aug 23 90–120
Lilies — Division Mar 8 — May 17 – Aug 23 70–120
Lobelia Jan 25 — Jan 25 — Mar 22 – Apr 19 70–80
Marigolds Feb 15 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 3 – Oct 4 50–70
Nasturtium Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 1 — Apr 26 – Oct 25 55–65
Pansy Jan 11 — Feb 22 Aug 27 Apr 12 – Jul 12 70–90
Petunia Jan 25 — Mar 8 — May 17 – Oct 18 70–90
Phlox Jan 25 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 17 – Jul 12 80–110
Portulaca Feb 22 Mar 8 Mar 8 — Apr 26 – Nov 1 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 24 Oct 8 – Nov 5 90–120
Roses Jan 25 — Mar 8 — May 17 – Nov 1 90–180
Salvia Jan 25 — Mar 1 — May 10 – Oct 25 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Jan 25 — Mar 8 — Jun 28 – Sep 6 60–90
Snapdragon — Jan 25 Feb 22 Aug 27 Apr 26 – Aug 23 70–100
Sunflower Mar 1 Mar 1 Mar 1 — May 24 – Oct 25 70–100
Sweet Alyssum — Jan 25 Feb 22 Sep 10 Mar 29 – Jul 12 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 10 Nov 19 – Jan 14 65–85
Vinca (Annual) Jan 11 — Mar 1 — May 10 – Nov 8 70–90
Yarrow Jan 25 Mar 8 Mar 8 — May 3 – Sep 20 60–90
Zinnia Feb 22 Mar 1 Mar 1 — May 10 – Oct 25 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Myrtle Point

ZIP Codes in Myrtle Point

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