What to plant in September in zone 8b

2 crops to start indoors, direct sow, or transplant in September in USDA hardiness zone 8b. Typical last spring frost around Mar 16, 2026, first fall frost around Nov 14, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.

Zone 8b covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for September dates from your nearest weather station and a month-by-month calendar:

Plant out

Set out these crops (sets, tubers, or starts) now.

Elephant Garlic
Garlic

Keep going

Full zone 8b planting calendar →
What to plant in September (all zones) →
Succession planting for a continuous harvest →

Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Kemp, TX) in zone 8b, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.