What to plant in January in zone 8a
22 crops to start indoors, direct sow, or transplant in January in USDA hardiness zone 8a. Typical last spring frost around Mar 29, 2026, first fall frost around Nov 8, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.
Zone 8a 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.
Keep going
Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 20330) in zone 8a, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.