What to Plant in February — Zone 9

February is the pivot month in zone 9: the average last frost lands around Feb 20. Hardy crops go out all month; tender ones wait for the far side of that date.

Transplant outdoors — Set out sturdy transplants during these windows.

🥬 Lettuce Jan 23 – Feb 6 45–60 days to maturity
🥬 Kale Jan 23 – Feb 6 55–65 days to maturity
🌈 Swiss Chard Feb 6 – Feb 20 50–60 days to maturity
🍃 Collard Greens Jan 23 – Feb 6 60–75 days to maturity
🥬 Cabbage Jan 23 – Feb 6 65–85 days to maturity
🥦 Broccoli Jan 30 – Feb 13 60–75 days to maturity
🥦 Cauliflower Feb 6 – Feb 20 60–80 days to maturity
🥬 Brussels Sprouts Feb 20 – Mar 6 90–110 days to maturity
🧅 Leeks Jan 23 – Feb 6 100–120 days to maturity
🥬 Celery Feb 20 – Mar 6 100–120 days to maturity
🍅 Tomatoes Feb 27 – Mar 6 60–85 days to maturity
🍏 Tomatillos Feb 27 – Mar 6 70–80 days to maturity
🥒 Cucumbers Feb 27 – Mar 6 50–70 days to maturity
🥒 Zucchini Feb 27 – Mar 6 45–60 days to maturity
🎃 Winter Squash Feb 27 – Mar 6 85–110 days to maturity
🎃 Pumpkins Feb 27 – Mar 6 90–110 days to maturity
🌿 Basil Feb 27 – Mar 6 30–60 days to maturity
🌿 Parsley Feb 6 – Feb 20 70–90 days to maturity
🌱 Chives Feb 6 – Feb 20 75–85 days to maturity
🌿 Thyme Feb 20 – Mar 6 90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Oregano Feb 20 – Mar 6 80–90 days to maturity
🌸 Zinnias Feb 27 – Mar 6 60–70 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Feb 27 – Mar 6 50–60 days to maturity

Direct sow — Seeds straight into garden soil.

🥬 Lettuce Jan 23 – Feb 20 45–60 days to maturity
🥬 Kale Jan 23 – Feb 6 55–65 days to maturity
🌈 Swiss Chard Feb 6 – Feb 20 50–60 days to maturity
🍃 Collard Greens Feb 6 – Feb 20 60–75 days to maturity
🥬 Kohlrabi Jan 23 – Feb 6 45–60 days to maturity
🥕 Carrots Jan 30 – Feb 20 60–75 days to maturity
🫒 Beets Jan 23 – Feb 6 50–65 days to maturity
🥔 Turnips Jan 23 – Feb 6 40–55 days to maturity
🥕 Parsnips Jan 30 – Feb 20 100–120 days to maturity
🧅 Onions Jan 23 – Feb 6 90–110 days to maturity
🧅 Scallions Jan 23 – Feb 6 60–70 days to maturity
🥔 Potatoes Jan 23 – Feb 6 70–100 days to maturity
🥬 Bok Choy Jan 30 – Feb 13 45–55 days to maturity
🌿 Mustard Greens Jan 23 – Feb 6 35–45 days to maturity
🥒 Cucumbers Feb 27 – Mar 6 50–70 days to maturity
🥒 Zucchini Feb 27 – Mar 6 45–60 days to maturity
🎃 Winter Squash Feb 27 – Mar 6 85–110 days to maturity
🎃 Pumpkins Feb 27 – Mar 6 90–110 days to maturity
🌽 Sweet Corn Feb 27 – Mar 6 65–90 days to maturity
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Feb 27 – Mar 6 50–60 days to maturity
🫘 Pole Beans Feb 27 – Mar 6 60–70 days to maturity
🌿 Cilantro Jan 30 – Feb 13 45–55 days to maturity
🌿 Parsley Feb 6 – Feb 20 70–90 days to maturity
🌾 Dill Feb 6 – Feb 20 40–55 days to maturity
🌱 Chives Feb 6 – Feb 20 75–85 days to maturity
🌻 Sunflowers Feb 27 – Mar 6 70–100 days to maturity
🌸 Zinnias Feb 27 – Mar 6 60–70 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Feb 27 – Mar 6 50–60 days to maturity
🌺 Nasturtiums Feb 27 – Mar 6 55–65 days to maturity

Windows use zone 9's typical frost dates (Feb 20 / Dec 1). For your own city's dates, run the frost lookup — the planting calendar then localizes everything automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What can I plant outside in February in zone 9?

40 crops can go in the ground: lettuce, kale, swiss chard, collard greens, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and 32 more. Exact windows are in the tables above — early and late in the month can differ by a full frost date.

Is February the right time for tomatoes in zone 9?

Yes — February is tomato transplanting time in zone 9 (Feb 27 – Mar 6).