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🌱 Spring 2026 — Zone 9a Planting Guide

Here's everything you can plant during Spring 2026 in USDA Zone 9a. With a last frost around February 10 and first frost around December 10, you have a 303-day growing season to work with.

There are 304 planting activities across March, April, May.

Transplant Outdoors This Spring

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Acorn Squash Vegetable 80–100
Alpine Strawberries Fruit 90–180
Amaranth Vegetable 90–120
Artichoke Vegetable 120–180
Asparagus Vegetable 730–1095
Basil Herb 50–75
Bee Balm Herb 90–120
Bitter Melon Vegetable 60–90
Blackberries Fruit 365–730
Boysenberries Fruit 365–730
Butternut Squash Vegetable 85–110
Calabash Vegetable 80–120
Cantaloupe Fruit 70–90
Cardoon Vegetable 120–150
Catnip Herb 60–80
Chayote Vegetable 120–180
Che Fruit Fruit 1095–1825
Chives Herb 60–90
Christmas Lima Beans Vegetable 80–100
Comfrey Herb 60–90
Crookneck Squash Vegetable 45–60
Cucumber Vegetable 50–70
Delicata Squash Vegetable 80–100
Dragon Fruit Fruit 365–730
Echinacea Herb 120–180
Eggplant Vegetable 65–85
Elderberries Fruit 730–1095
Epazote Herb 45–60
Fennel Vegetable 60–90
Feverfew Herb 90–120
Figs Fruit 730–1825
Garlic Chives Herb 60–90
Ginger Vegetable 240–300
Goji Berries Fruit 730–1095
Grapes Fruit 730–1095
Ground Cherry Fruit 65–80
Guava Fruit 365–730
Honeydew Fruit 80–110
Horehound Herb 75–90
Horseradish Vegetable 120–180
Hot Peppers Vegetable 70–120
Hubbard Squash Vegetable 100–120
Hyssop Herb 70–90
Jicama Vegetable 120–180
Kabocha Vegetable 85–100
Kiwi Fruit 1095–1825
Lavender Herb 90–200
Lemon Balm Herb 60–70
Lemon Thyme Herb 70–90
Lemon Verbena Herb 60–90
Lemongrass Herb 75–120
Loofah Vegetable 100–150
Loquat Fruit 730–1825
Luffa Vegetable 90–150
Malabar Spinach Vegetable 55–70
Marjoram Herb 60–90
Melon Vegetable 70–100
Mint Herb 60–90
Mulberries Fruit 730–1825
New Zealand Spinach Vegetable 55–70
Okra Vegetable 50–65
Oregano Herb 60–90
Passion Fruit Fruit 365–545
Patty Pan Squash Vegetable 45–60
Pawpaw Fruit 1095–2555
Peppers Vegetable 60–90
Persimmon Fruit 1095–2555
Pole Beans Vegetable 55–70
Pomegranate Fruit 730–1095
Potatoes Vegetable 70–120
Pumpkin Vegetable 85–120
Quince Fruit 1095–1825
Raspberries Fruit 365–730
Rosemary Herb 80–180
Rue Herb 70–90
Sage Herb 75–90
Savory Herb 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Vegetable 60–80
Serviceberries Fruit 730–1095
Shiso Vegetable 50–70
Snap Peas Vegetable 55–70
Spaghetti Squash Vegetable 85–100
Squash (Summer) Vegetable 45–65
Squash (Winter) Vegetable 80–120
Stevia Herb 60–90
Strawberries Fruit 90–365
Sunchoke Vegetable 110–150
Sunflower Vegetable 70–100
Sweet Potatoes Vegetable 90–120
Tarragon Herb 60–90
Thai Basil Herb 50–75
Thyme Herb 70–90
Tomatillo Vegetable 60–85
Tomatoes Vegetable 60–85
Turmeric Vegetable 240–300
Valerian Herb 120–180
Watermelon Vegetable 70–100
Winter Melon Vegetable 90–120
Yam Vegetable 180–330
Yard Long Beans Vegetable 55–80
Yarrow Herb 90–120
Zucchini Vegetable 45–60

Direct Sow This Spring

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Acorn Squash Vegetable 80–100
Amaranth Vegetable 90–120
Basil Herb 50–75
Bitter Melon Vegetable 60–90
Black Beans Vegetable 90–120
Butternut Squash Vegetable 85–110
Calabash Vegetable 80–120
Chayote Vegetable 120–180
Christmas Lima Beans Vegetable 80–100
Corn Vegetable 60–100
Cowpeas Vegetable 60–90
Crookneck Squash Vegetable 45–60
Cucumber Vegetable 50–70
Delicata Squash Vegetable 80–100
Edamame Vegetable 75–100
Eggplant Vegetable 65–85
Epazote Herb 45–60
Fennel Vegetable 60–90
Ginger Vegetable 240–300
Green Beans Vegetable 50–65
Hot Peppers Vegetable 70–120
Hubbard Squash Vegetable 100–120
Jicama Vegetable 120–180
Kabocha Vegetable 85–100
Kidney Beans Vegetable 85–110
Lemon Verbena Herb 60–90
Lemongrass Herb 75–120
Lima Beans Vegetable 60–90
Loofah Vegetable 100–150
Luffa Vegetable 90–150
Malabar Spinach Vegetable 55–70
Melon Vegetable 70–100
New Zealand Spinach Vegetable 55–70
Okra Vegetable 50–65
Patty Pan Squash Vegetable 45–60
Peppers Vegetable 60–90
Pole Beans Vegetable 55–70
Potatoes Vegetable 70–120
Pumpkin Vegetable 85–120
Scarlet Runner Beans Vegetable 60–80
Shiso Vegetable 50–70
Snap Peas Vegetable 55–70
Soybeans Vegetable 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Vegetable 85–100
Squash (Summer) Vegetable 45–65
Squash (Winter) Vegetable 80–120
Stevia Herb 60–90
Sunflower Vegetable 70–100
Sweet Corn Vegetable 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Vegetable 90–120
Thai Basil Herb 50–75
Tomatillo Vegetable 60–85
Tomatoes Vegetable 60–85
Turmeric Vegetable 240–300
Watermelon Vegetable 70–100
Wax Beans Vegetable 50–65
Winter Melon Vegetable 90–120
Yam Vegetable 180–330
Yard Long Beans Vegetable 55–80
Zucchini Vegetable 45–60

Harvest This Spring

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Arugula Vegetable 30–50
Beets Vegetable 50–70
Bok Choy Vegetable 40–60
Borage Herb 50–60
Broccoli Rabe Vegetable 40–60
Carrots Vegetable 60–80
Chervil Herb 40–60
Cilantro Herb 40–60
Cress Vegetable 14–21
Daikon Vegetable 50–70
Dill Herb 40–60
Endive Vegetable 45–65
Kai Lan Vegetable 45–60
Kohlrabi Vegetable 45–65
Komatsuna Vegetable 35–50
Lettuce Vegetable 30–60
Mache Vegetable 40–60
Microgreens Vegetable 7–21
Mitsuba Vegetable 50–70
Mizuna Vegetable 30–45
Mustard Greens Vegetable 30–50
Pac Choi Vegetable 40–55
Purslane Vegetable 40–60
Radish Vegetable 22–35
Sorrel Herb 40–60
Spinach Vegetable 35–50
Tatsoi Vegetable 35–50
Turnip Vegetable 40–60
Watercress Vegetable 40–60
Basil Herb 50–75
Bitter Melon Vegetable 60–90
Broccoli Vegetable 60–90
Cabbage Vegetable 60–100
Catnip Herb 60–80
Cauliflower Vegetable 55–100
Celtuce Vegetable 60–90
Chamomile Herb 60–90
Chard Vegetable 50–60
Chicory Vegetable 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Vegetable 50–70
Chives Herb 60–90
Collard Greens Vegetable 55–75
Comfrey Herb 60–90
Corn Vegetable 60–100
Cowpeas Vegetable 60–90
Crookneck Squash Vegetable 45–60
Cucumber Vegetable 50–70
Eggplant Vegetable 65–85
Epazote Herb 45–60
Escarole Vegetable 50–70
Fava Beans Vegetable 75–100
Fennel Vegetable 60–90
Fennel (herb) Herb 60–90
Garlic Chives Herb 60–90
Green Beans Vegetable 50–65
Hot Peppers Vegetable 70–120
Hyssop Herb 70–90
Kale Vegetable 50–70
Lemon Balm Herb 60–70
Lemon Thyme Herb 70–90
Lemon Verbena Herb 60–90
Lima Beans Vegetable 60–90
Malabar Spinach Vegetable 55–70
Marjoram Herb 60–90
Melon Vegetable 70–100
Mint Herb 60–90
Napa Cabbage Vegetable 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Vegetable 55–70
Okra Vegetable 50–65
Oregano Herb 60–90
Parsley Herb 60–80
Patty Pan Squash Vegetable 45–60
Peas Vegetable 55–70
Peppers Vegetable 60–90
Pole Beans Vegetable 55–70
Potatoes Vegetable 70–120
Radicchio Vegetable 60–80
Romanesco Vegetable 75–100
Rue Herb 70–90
Rutabaga Vegetable 80–100
Savory Herb 50–70
Savoy Cabbage Vegetable 70–110
Scallions Vegetable 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Vegetable 60–80
Shiso Vegetable 50–70
Snap Peas Vegetable 55–70
Snow Peas Vegetable 50–65
Squash (Summer) Vegetable 45–65
Stevia Herb 60–90
Sunflower Vegetable 70–100
Sweet Corn Vegetable 60–90
Tarragon Herb 60–90
Thai Basil Herb 50–75
Thyme Herb 70–90
Tomatillo Vegetable 60–85
Tomatoes Vegetable 60–85
Watermelon Vegetable 70–100
Wax Beans Vegetable 50–65
Yard Long Beans Vegetable 55–80
Zucchini Vegetable 45–60
Acorn Squash Vegetable 80–100
Alpine Strawberries Fruit 90–180
Amaranth Vegetable 90–120
Anise Herb 90–120
Bee Balm Herb 90–120
Black Beans Vegetable 90–120
Brussels Sprouts Vegetable 90–130
Butternut Squash Vegetable 85–110
Calabash Vegetable 80–120
Cantaloupe Fruit 70–90
Celeriac Vegetable 100–120
Celery Vegetable 80–120
Chickpeas Vegetable 80–110
Christmas Lima Beans Vegetable 80–100
Cumin Herb 100–120
Delicata Squash Vegetable 80–100
Edamame Vegetable 75–100
Feverfew Herb 90–120
Ground Cherry Fruit 65–80
Honeydew Fruit 80–110
Horehound Herb 75–90
Kabocha Vegetable 85–100
Kidney Beans Vegetable 85–110
Lavender Herb 90–200
Leeks Vegetable 90–150
Lemongrass Herb 75–120
Lentils Vegetable 80–110
Luffa Vegetable 90–150
Onion Vegetable 90–120
Parsnip Vegetable 100–130
Pumpkin Vegetable 85–120
Rosemary Herb 80–180
Sage Herb 75–90
Salsify Vegetable 100–130
Shallot Vegetable 90–120
Soybeans Vegetable 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Vegetable 85–100
Squash (Winter) Vegetable 80–120
Strawberries Fruit 90–365
Sweet Potatoes Vegetable 90–120
Winter Melon Vegetable 90–120
Yarrow Herb 90–120
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