What to plant in January in zone 7b

12 crops to start indoors, direct sow, or transplant in January in USDA hardiness zone 7b. Typical last spring frost around Apr 5, 2026, first fall frost around Nov 1, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.

Zone 7b 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
Arugula
Celeriac
Celery
Chinese Celery
Chive
Garlic Chives
Horehound
Sage
Siberian Kale
Tarragon
Thyme

Keep going

Full zone 7b 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 (Greenback, TN) in zone 7b, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.