Planting/sowing in December in Northern California

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mvmp Menlo Park, CA Dec 12, 2014

Dear wise gardeners,

I just moved into Menlo Park, California (USDA hardiness 9b) and am finally able to graduate from potted plants to a raised garden. I would like to plant/sow some winter crops. I am thinking some carrots, parsnips, beets, but also some greens like kale, spinach etc. Is it too late/early to start? Most seed packets say 3 weeks before last frost, and that seems to be around early Spring?

Thanks!

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Cville_Gardener Clarksville, TN(Zone 7a) Dec 13, 2014

I used to live not far from your area. A lot of cool weather crops will grow well in your climate but seeds generally like warm soil in order to sprout. Have you ever tried winter sowing?

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