Zone 9a planting calendar
What to plant in July — zone 9a
Zone 9a averages its last spring frost around February 28 and its first fall frost around December 5. Everything below is timed from those two dates, so it stays useful whether you're planting for summer or for a fall harvest.
Last frost: February 28
First frost: December 5
Winter lows: 20 to 25 °F
A quiet month in zone 9a
July is a rest-and-plan month here. Use it to order seed, test your soil, repair beds, and map next season's rotation — then jump ahead to August.
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