USDA hardiness zone band
Zones 9-10
Covers Gulf Coast, coastal California, most of Florida. Guides for Zones 9-10, each linked to its sources. More guides for this zone are added over time.
A hardiness zone is about winter cold, not frost timing on its own — gardens across this whole band still have different average last-frost dates. Use the planting calculator with your own frost date rather than treating every Zones 9-10 guide below as one fixed calendar.
Planting windows
When to Plant Garlic in Zones 9-10 (2026)
In Florida, garlic goes in from late fall through early winter. Softneck types like Artichoke and Creole suit mild winters. See how it differs from cold states.
When to Plant Strawberries in Zones 9-10 (2026)
In Florida strawberries go in during fall, not spring, and the window moves with your region. Dates for North, Central and South Florida, with a named source.