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What to plant in January in Zone 8a

In January, Zone 8a gardeners can start indoors — 9 crops have a planting task this month.

Zone 8a frost: last ~03/26, first ~11/08. Dates computed from these and cited extension rules. For your exact town, use the ZIP tool.

Start indoors

CabbageStart indoorsCauliflowerStart indoorsBrussels SproutsStart indoorsKaleStart indoorsLettuceStart indoorsOnionsStart indoorsLeeksStart indoorsSwiss ChardStart indoorsParsleyStart indoors

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Last verified 2026-07-16. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's, UGA Extension.