What to plant this week in Zone 13b
Welcome to Zone 13b, where the warm temperatures hover around 65°F with no frost dates to worry about. This is your perfect time for year-round growing and enjoying a continuous harvest without seasonal interruptions.
In the ground
Sow this week
No direct sowing windows open this week.
Move out
Transplant this week
Nothing is due to go out this week.
Coming ripe
Harvest soon
No harvest windows opening just yet.
Do this now
Seasonal tips
- Focus on succession sowing heat-loving crops like peppers and eggplants every few weeks for steady yields.
- Apply organic mulch to retain moisture and keep soil temperatures stable in this consistently warm climate.
- Prune overgrown fruit trees or shrubs during the dry season to improve air circulation and shape.
Keep watch
Pest & disease watch
- Watch closely for aphids and spider mites, which thrive in the high heat of this zone.
- Inspect plants regularly for fungal issues caused by heavy humidity combined with intense sun.
- Monitor for whiteflies that can quickly infest tender annuals in these warm conditions.
Water
Watering this week
Water deeply in the early morning to minimize evaporation and prevent leaf scorch from the hot sun.
One more thing
Consider installing shade cloth if your specific microclimate gets significantly hotter than 90°F during peak summer afternoons.