What to plant in January in zone 7a

10 crops to start indoors, direct sow, or transplant in January in USDA hardiness zone 7a. Typical last spring frost around Apr 16, 2026, first fall frost around Oct 26, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.

Zone 7a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for January dates from your nearest weather station and a month-by-month calendar:

Start indoors

Sow these under lights or on a windowsill now for transplants later.

Artichoke
Bunching Onion
Celeriac
Celery
Chinese Celery
Chive
Garlic Chives
Leek
Onion
Shallot

Keep going

Full zone 7a planting calendar →
What to plant in January (all zones) →
Succession planting for a continuous harvest →

Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 25201) in zone 7a, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.