Zone 10a planting calendar
Subtropical; frost is rare and gardening is essentially year-round.
Coldest temps30 to 35°F
Avg. last spring frostJan 31
Avg. first fall frostDec 28
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What to plant in Zone 10a
| Crop | When to plant |
|---|---|
| Tomato | Start seeds indoors Dec 13–Dec 27 Transplant outdoors Feb 7–Feb 14 |
| Pepper | Start seeds indoors Nov 29–Dec 13 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 21 |
| Lettuce | Direct sow outdoors Jan 3–Jan 31 Direct sow outdoors Nov 2–Nov 16 |
| Carrot | Direct sow outdoors Jan 10–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Oct 19–Nov 2 |
| Bush Bean | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 28 |
| Cucumber | Start seeds indoors Jan 10–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 7–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Feb 7–Feb 21 |
| Zucchini | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 21 |
| Spinach | Direct sow outdoors Dec 20–Jan 17 Direct sow outdoors Nov 2–Nov 23 |
| Kale | Start seeds indoors Dec 20–Jan 3 Transplant outdoors Jan 17–Jan 31 Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Oct 5–Nov 2 |
| Pea | Direct sow outdoors Dec 20–Jan 10 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors Dec 20–Jan 3 Transplant outdoors Feb 7–Feb 21 |
| Cilantro | Direct sow outdoors Jan 10–Feb 7 Direct sow outdoors Nov 2–Nov 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors Dec 13–Dec 27 Transplant outdoors Jan 17–Jan 31 Direct sow outdoors Sep 21–Oct 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors Dec 6–Dec 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 17–Jan 31 |
| Cauliflower | Start seeds indoors Dec 13–Dec 27 Transplant outdoors Jan 17–Jan 31 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Start seeds indoors Dec 20–Jan 3 Transplant outdoors Jan 24–Feb 7 |
| Onion | Start seeds indoors Nov 22–Dec 6 Transplant outdoors Jan 3–Jan 17 |
| Garlic | Direct sow outdoors Nov 30–Dec 14 |
| Beet | Direct sow outdoors Jan 3–Jan 31 Direct sow outdoors Oct 19–Nov 2 |
| Radish | Direct sow outdoors Jan 3–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Nov 2–Nov 30 |
| Swiss Chard | Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 14 |
| Potato | Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 14 |
| Sweet Corn | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors Dec 6–Dec 20 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 21 |
| Pumpkin | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 21 |
| Winter Squash | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 21 |
| Parsley | Start seeds indoors Dec 6–Dec 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 17–Jan 31 Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 14 |
| Dill | Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Nov 2–Nov 16 |
| Chives | Start seeds indoors Dec 6–Dec 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 17–Jan 31 |
| Thyme | Start seeds indoors Dec 6–Dec 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Oregano | Start seeds indoors Dec 6–Dec 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Sage | Start seeds indoors Dec 6–Dec 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Rosemary | Start seeds indoors Nov 22–Dec 6 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 28 |
| Mint | Transplant outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Strawberry | Transplant outdoors Jan 3–Jan 17 |
| Watermelon | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 21 Direct sow outdoors Feb 7–Feb 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 21 Direct sow outdoors Feb 7–Feb 21 |
| Ground Cherry | Start seeds indoors Dec 13–Dec 27 Transplant outdoors Feb 7–Feb 14 |
| Blueberry | Transplant outdoors Jan 3–Jan 17 |
| Raspberry | Transplant outdoors Dec 27–Jan 10 |
| Marigold | Start seeds indoors Dec 20–Jan 3 Transplant outdoors Feb 7–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Zinnia | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 7–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Sunflower | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 21 |
| Cosmos | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Nasturtium | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Sweet Pea | Direct sow outdoors Dec 20–Jan 10 |
| Snapdragon | Start seeds indoors Dec 6–Dec 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 17–Jan 31 |
| Pansy | Start seeds indoors Nov 22–Dec 6 Transplant outdoors Jan 3–Jan 17 |
| Dahlia | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 7–Feb 14 |
| Calendula | Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Nov 2–Nov 16 |