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When to Plant Hops in Zone 9

In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors March 15 to July 13, and expect your first harvest around July 13. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)

Hops planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a

Average last spring frost

March 1

Average first fall frost

December 1

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Direct sow

Mar 15

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Projected first harvest

Jul 13

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 9a (approximate)

Hops is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.

Hops planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b

Average last spring frost

February 15

Average first fall frost

December 15

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Direct sow

Mar 1

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Projected first harvest

Jun 29

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 9b (approximate)

Hops is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.

Not sure whether you're in 9a or 9b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of hops in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with hops

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Spotted LanternflyFour-Lined Plant BugCommon Stalk BorerGroundhogsAntsAphidsAnthracnoseDamping-OffFrost & Cold InjuryGray MoldHerbicide InjuryMosaic Virus

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