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What Grows in Canada Zone 9?

Near-frost-free. Year-round growing is possible. The warmest zone in Canada — citrus is possible in sheltered locations.

Last frost

mid-January

First frost

mid-December

Frost-free days

334

Plants that grow well

88
Quick Answer

In Zone 9, 88 plants grow well, and 10 are best grown indoors. Your growing season is 334 days (mid-January to mid-December).

What grows well in Zone 9

Tomato plant

Tomato

60–85 days · intermediate
Grows well
Cherry Tomato plant

Cherry Tomato

55–70 days · beginner
Grows well
Bell Pepper plant

Bell Pepper

70–90 days · intermediate
Grows well
Chili Pepper plant

Chili Pepper

65–80 days · beginner
Grows well
Cucumber plant

Cucumber

50–70 days · beginner
Grows well
Zucchini plant

Zucchini

45–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Green Beans plant

Green Beans

50–65 days · beginner
Grows well
Beets plant

Beets

50–70 days · beginner
Grows well
Potato plant

Potato

70–120 days · beginner
Grows well
Sweet Potato plant

Sweet Potato

90–120 days · intermediate
Grows well
Corn plant

Corn

60–90 days · intermediate
Grows well
Eggplant plant

Eggplant

65–80 days · intermediate
Grows well
Swiss Chard plant

Swiss Chard

50–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Microgreens plant

Microgreens

7–21 days · beginner
Grows well
Pumpkin plant

Pumpkin

75–100 days · beginner
Grows well
Basil plant

Basil

30–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Mint plant

Mint

Perennial · beginner
Grows well
Rosemary plant

Rosemary

Perennial · beginner
Grows well
Oregano plant

Oregano

Perennial · beginner
Grows well
Chives plant

Chives

Perennial · beginner
Grows well
Strawberry plant

Strawberry

Perennial · beginner
Grows well
Grape plant

Grape

Perennial · intermediate
Grows well
Watermelon plant

Watermelon

70–90 days · intermediate
Grows well
Fig plant

Fig

Perennial · intermediate
Grows well
Lemon Tree plant

Lemon Tree

Perennial · intermediate
Grows well
Avocado plant

Avocado

Perennial · advanced
Grows well
Banana plant

Banana

Perennial · intermediate
Grows well
Olive plant

Olive

Perennial · intermediate
Grows well
Sunflower plant

Sunflower

60–80 days · beginner
Grows well
Turnip plant

Turnip

45–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Parsnip plant

Parsnip

100–130 days · intermediate
Grows well
Rutabaga plant

Rutabaga

90–105 days · beginner
Grows well
Celeriac plant

Celeriac

110–120 days · advanced
Grows well
Florence Fennel plant

Florence Fennel

65–90 days · intermediate
Grows well
Kohlrabi plant

Kohlrabi

45–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Bok Choy plant

Bok Choy

45–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Collard Greens plant

Collard Greens

60–80 days · beginner
Grows well
Mustard Greens plant

Mustard Greens

30–40 days · beginner
Grows well
Lemongrass plant

Lemongrass

75–100 days · intermediate
Grows well
Stevia plant

Stevia

60–80 days · intermediate
Grows well
French Tarragon plant

French Tarragon

60–90 days · intermediate
Grows well
Lemon Balm plant

Lemon Balm

60–70 days · beginner
Grows well
Borage plant

Borage

50–60 days · beginner
Grows well
German Chamomile plant

German Chamomile

60–90 days · beginner
Grows well
Bay Laurel plant

Bay Laurel

180–365 days · intermediate
Grows well
Ginger plant

Ginger

240–300 days · intermediate
Grows well
Blackberry plant

Blackberry

Perennial · beginner
Grows well
Elderberry plant

Elderberry

Perennial · beginner
Grows well
Persimmon plant

Persimmon

Perennial · beginner
Grows well
Pomegranate plant

Pomegranate

Perennial · intermediate
Grows well
Artichoke plant

Artichoke

85–100 days · intermediate
Grows well
Okra plant

Okra

50–65 days · intermediate
Grows well
Tomatillo plant

Tomatillo

75–100 days · intermediate
Grows well
Ground Cherry plant

Ground Cherry

70–85 days · beginner
Grows well
Edamame (Soybean) plant

Edamame (Soybean)

70–95 days · beginner
Grows well
Snap Peas plant

Snap Peas

60–70 days · beginner
Grows well
Bitter Melon (Karela) plant

Bitter Melon (Karela)

55–70 days · intermediate
Grows well
Fenugreek (Methi) plant

Fenugreek (Methi)

20–30 days · beginner
Grows well
Curry Leaf Tree (Kadi Patta) plant

Curry Leaf Tree (Kadi Patta)

180–360 days · intermediate
Grows well
Turmeric (Haldi) plant

Turmeric (Haldi)

240–300 days · intermediate
Grows well
Moringa (Drumstick Tree) plant

Moringa (Drumstick Tree)

90–180 days · intermediate
Grows well
Taro (Arbi / Colocasia) plant

Taro (Arbi / Colocasia)

150–200 days · intermediate
Grows well
Bottle Gourd (Lauki / Doodhi) plant

Bottle Gourd (Lauki / Doodhi)

50–70 days · intermediate
Grows well
Holy Basil (Tulsi) plant

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

45–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Luffa (Turai / Ridge Gourd) plant

Luffa (Turai / Ridge Gourd)

70–90 days · intermediate
Grows well
Amaranth (Chaulai / Rajgira) plant

Amaranth (Chaulai / Rajgira)

50–75 days · beginner
Grows well
Yard-Long Beans (Snake Beans) plant

Yard-Long Beans (Snake Beans)

60–80 days · beginner
Grows well
Cauliflower plant

Cauliflower

60–100 days · intermediate
Grows well
Celery plant

Celery

90–120 days · advanced
Grows well
Winter Squash plant

Winter Squash

90–120 days · beginner
Grows well
Butternut Squash plant

Butternut Squash

100–120 days · beginner
Grows well
Cantaloupe plant

Cantaloupe

70–100 days · intermediate
Grows well
Honeydew plant

Honeydew

80–110 days · intermediate
Grows well
Nectarine plant

Nectarine

2–5 years · intermediate
Grows well
Apricot plant

Apricot

2–5 years · intermediate
Grows well
Plum plant

Plum

3–6 years · beginner
Grows well
Cherry plant

Cherry

3–7 years · intermediate
Grows well
Pear plant

Pear

3–7 years · beginner
Grows well
Kiwi plant

Kiwi

3–6 years · intermediate
Grows well
Shallot plant

Shallot

90–150 days · beginner
Grows well
Scallion plant

Scallion

25–45 days · beginner
Grows well
Horseradish plant

Horseradish

300–365 days · beginner
Grows well
Watercress plant

Watercress

30–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Sorrel plant

Sorrel

30–60 days · beginner
Grows well
Calendula plant

Calendula

50–70 days · beginner
Grows well
Marjoram plant

Marjoram

70–100 days · beginner
Grows well
Savory plant

Savory

60–80 days · beginner
Grows well
Peanut plant

Peanut

120–150 days · intermediate
Grows well

Best grown indoors

Frequently asked questions

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 9?

Near-frost-free. Year-round growing is possible. The warmest zone in Canada — citrus is possible in sheltered locations.

When is the last frost in Zone 9?

The average last frost is mid-January, and the first frost is mid-December. That's about 334 frost-free days per year.

What grows well in Zone 9?

88 plants grow well here, including Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini, and more. See the full list below.

What can't you grow in Zone 9?

21 plants are too cold or too warm for this zone — see the "won't grow" list below.

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