Cities · Zone 9a
What to plant in San Antonio
Two springs around a brutal middle. Fall gardens here are not optional.
Hill Country heat. Mulch. Tomatoes in February starts and again in August. Greens all winter.
- Sample ZIP
- 78205
- Last frost
- Feb 15
- First frost
- Dec 10
Sow for fall
Direct-sow fast cool crops now. Skip tomatoes. Count days to first frost.
- AstroFall sowing: arugulaDirect sow
30 days needed · 38 days of season left.
- MusicOrder garlic nowWait
Plant cloves 4–6 weeks before first frost — usually October in the Midwest. Buy seed garlic, not the grocery bin.
- Cherry BelleFall sowing: radishDirect sow
28 days needed · 38 days of season left.
Full Zone 9a guide · Open matcher with 78205
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