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Zone 9 include some of the warmest areas in the United States. To find if you live in this area, use this US Dept. of Agriculture hardiness zone map here. States like Arizona, California, as well as parts of Texas & Florida are included in these areas. It may seem that nothing can grow in these places, but that’s not true. There are tons of vegetables and fruits that you can grow. We put together a list of veggies and fruits that you can grow in zone 9.
Fruits/ Berries That Grow in Zone 9
Almonds
Apricots
Blackberries
Sweet cherries
Chestnuts
Figs
Kiwis
Low chill pears
Olives
Nectarines
Pineapple, guavas, and pomegranates
Apples,
Peaches
Plums
Watermelon/ Cantaloupe
Beans That Grow in Zone 9
Lima
Pole
Bush bean
Greens That Grow in Zone 9
Spinach
Lettuce
Parsley
Kale
Cabbage Plants That Grow in Zone 9
Cabbage
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cauliflower
Root Vegetables That Grow in Zone 9
Beets
Onions
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Turnips
Carrots
As you can see, you can grow quite a bit of food in these warmer areas. The trick is to read the back of your seed packages to see when and for how long you should grow your veggies. I created this handy guide for Zones 9 to give an outline of what you can grow.
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