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🍂 Fall 2026 — Zone 9b Planting Guide

Here's everything you can plant during Fall 2026 in USDA Zone 9b. With a last frost around January 25 and first frost around December 20, you have a 329-day growing season to work with.

There are 8 planting activities across September, October, November.

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Harvest This Fall

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Echinacea Herb 120–180
Lavender Herb 90–200
Rosemary Herb 80–180
Strawberries Fruit 90–365
Valerian Herb 120–180
Yam Vegetable 180–330
Ginger Vegetable 240–300
Turmeric Vegetable 240–300
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