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What to sow in December
in USDA zone 9
23 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 9: about 15 February. First autumn frost about 15 December. This is the December page; jump to this month.
Sow in December
Plant out in December
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Ready to pick in December
Coming up in January
Arugula, Asparagus, Beefsteak Tomato, Beetroot, Blue Potato, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cherry Tomato, Chives, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Early Season Tomato, Eggplant, Endive & Escarole, Fava Bean, Fennel, Fingerling Potato, Globe Artichoke, Gourmet Potato, Heat Tolerant Tomato, Heirloom Tomato, Hot Chilli, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Main Season Tomato, Medium Chilli, Mild Chilli, Mustard Greens, New Potato, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Paste Tomato, Patio Tomato, Pea, Radish, Red Skin Potato, Rosemary, Russet Baking Potato, Sage, Scallion, Shallot, Specialty Chilli, Spinach, Super Hot Chilli, Sweet Bell Pepper, Swiss Chard, Thyme, Tomatillo, Turnip, Yellow Potato. See the January page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in December in USDA zone 9?
23 crops go in this month in USDA zone 9: Apple, Apricot, Asian Pear, Bulb Onion, Cherry (Sour), Cherry (Sweet), Fig, Garlic and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 9?
Typically around 15 February, with the first autumn frost about 15 December. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in December in USDA zone 9?
Apple, Arugula, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot and more.
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 31 October 2026.