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What to plant in December in Houston (77002)

In Houston, ZIP 77002, zone 9b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in December, and what to wait on until later.

Source: houston-hobby frost station, USDA zone 9b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.