What to Plant in September in California

Your September planting guide for California (USDA Zones 5–11, typically Zone 9). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 5–11 — 155–365 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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California · Zones 5–11

Zone 9 September guide

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Zone 9 — September in California★ Most of CA

535 varieties active · Last frost February 15 · 290-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 535

Full Zone 9 guide →

Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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Alexandria

Berries & Fruits · 100-120d

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Alfalfa Microgreens

Microgreens · 6-10d

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Ali Baba Watermelon

Melons · 100-110d

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All Seasons White Daikon

Root Vegetables · 60-70d

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+ 527 more Zone 9 varieties for September →

Zone 8 — September in California

780 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 780

Full Zone 8 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

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Acorn Squash (Table Queen)

Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d

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Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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Alexandria

Berries & Fruits · 100-120d

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+ 772 more Zone 8 varieties for September →

Zone 10 — September in California

474 varieties active · Last frost January 31 · 320-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 474

Full Zone 10 guide →

Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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Alexandria

Berries & Fruits · 100-120d

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Alfalfa Microgreens

Microgreens · 6-10d

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All Seasons White Daikon

Root Vegetables · 60-70d

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Alpine

Root Vegetables · 55d

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+ 466 more Zone 10 varieties for September →

Zone 7 — September in California

903 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 903

Full Zone 7 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

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Ace 56

Tomatoes · 70-75d

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Acorn Squash (Table Queen)

Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d

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Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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+ 895 more Zone 7 varieties for September →

Zone 11 — September in California

423 varieties active · Year-round growing

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 423

Full Zone 11 guide →

Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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Alfalfa Microgreens

Microgreens · 6-10d

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All Seasons White Daikon

Root Vegetables · 60-70d

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Alpine

Root Vegetables · 55d

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Amara

Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d

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+ 415 more Zone 11 varieties for September →

Zone 6 — September in California

978 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 978

Full Zone 6 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

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Ace 56

Tomatoes · 70-75d

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Acorn Squash (Table Queen)

Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d

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Affirmed

Beans & Legumes · 56d

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Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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+ 970 more Zone 6 varieties for September →

Zone 5 — September in California

963 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 963

Full Zone 5 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

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Ace 56

Tomatoes · 70-75d

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Acorn Squash (Table Queen)

Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d

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Affirmed

Beans & Legumes · 56d

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Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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+ 955 more Zone 5 varieties for September →

What to Plant in September in California

California · Zones 5–11

Zone 9 — September in California★ Most of CA

Zone 8 — September in California

Zone 10 — September in California

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