Zone 13 Garden Checklist — January

Mild to frost-free — grow year-round with cool-season winter crops.

Your zone 13 · January to-do list: Direct-sow cool-season crops; Start warm-season seeds indoors; Prepare beds.

This month in zone 13

Lettuce, spinach, carrots, peas, and radishes can go in as soon as soil is workable.

Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant started indoors now will be transplant-ready in 6-8 weeks.

Turn soil, add compost, set up drip irrigation, and build/repair raised beds.

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Tasks are general guidance from USDA & university extension seasonal checklists. Confirm with your county extension office and local forecast.