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Zone 9a planting calendar

When to start vegetables in USDA hardiness zone 9a. Typical last spring frost around Mar 2, 2026 20 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 27, 202618 days). Based on 2,197 ZIP codes in the zone — exact dates vary by location.

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 27, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before zone 9a’s first frost (~Nov 27, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in zone 9a

January

February

March

April

September

December

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Cuero, TX) in zone 9a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.