What to plant in January in zone 8a
49 crops to start indoors, direct sow, transplant, or harvest 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.
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Start indoors
Sow these under lights or on a windowsill now for transplants later.
- Agastache
- Alpine Strawberry
- Angel Wing Begonia
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asclepias
- Asparagus Fern
- Begonia
- Bolivian Begonia
- Campanula
- Canterbury Bells
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chinese Celery
- Chive
- Collard
- Dracaena
- Echinacea
- Foxglove
- Garlic Chives
- Geranium
- Hamburg Parsley
- Heliotrope
- Heuchera
- Horehound
- Ivy Geranium
- Johnny Jump-Up
- Kale
- Kniphofia
- Lavender
- Palace Purple Heuchera
- Pansy
- Parsley
- Parsley Microgreens
- Penstemon
- Primula
- Rocky Mountain Penstemon
- Sage
- Siberian Kale
- Snapdragon
- Sprenger Fern
- Stock Flower
- Tarragon
- Tat Soi
- Thyme
- Veined Catmint
- Veronica
- Viola
- Wax Begonia
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Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 20372) in zone 8a, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.