Zone 10b Planting Calendar

Zone 10b is the warmer half of Zone 10. See also: Zone 10 full calendar

Last updated: May 15, 2026
Zone 10b Climate Facts
Last Spring FrostFeb 3
First Fall FrostDec 17
Growing Season317 days
Plants Available50 varieties

All Plants for Zone 10b

PlantTypeStart IndoorsTransplant / SowHarvest StartHarvest End
Arugula vegetable — Feb 10 Mar 17 Apr 26
Asparagus vegetable Jan 20 Feb 17 year 2-3 ongoing
Basil herb Jan 27 Feb 24 Apr 22 Jun 16
Beet vegetable — Feb 10 Apr 10 May 30
Blueberry fruit Jan 20 Feb 17 year 2-3 ongoing
Broccoli vegetable Dec 23 Feb 10 Apr 18 Jun 17
Brussels Sprouts vegetable Dec 23 Feb 10 May 8 Jul 7
Butternut Squash vegetable Feb 3 Mar 3 Jun 3 Jul 28
Cabbage vegetable Dec 23 Feb 10 Apr 18 Jun 27
Cantaloupe fruit Jan 13 Mar 3 May 24 Jul 8
Carrot vegetable — Feb 17 May 3 Jun 22
Cauliflower vegetable Dec 23 Feb 10 Apr 13 Jun 7
Celery vegetable Dec 30 Feb 17 May 30 Aug 3
Chives herb Jan 20 Feb 17 Apr 28 Jun 27
Cilantro herb — Feb 17 Apr 13 Jun 7
Corn (Sweet) vegetable — Feb 24 May 3 Jul 12
Cucumber vegetable Jan 15 Mar 1 Apr 25 Nov 25
Dill herb — Feb 24 Apr 15 Jun 4
Eggplant vegetable Jan 20 Mar 10 May 24 Jul 13
Garlic vegetable — Oct 29 Apr 11 May 11
Green Beans vegetable — Feb 24 Apr 22 Jun 6
Green Onion (Scallion) vegetable — Feb 10 Apr 11 May 26
Habanero Pepper vegetable Jan 20 Mar 10 Jun 25 Aug 24
Jalapeño Pepper vegetable Jan 13 Mar 3 May 24 Jul 8
Kale vegetable Dec 23 Feb 10 Apr 8 Jun 2
Lavender herb Jan 6 Feb 24 Jun 15 Nov 2
Lettuce vegetable Jan 13 Feb 10 Mar 18 May 17
Marigold flower Jan 13 Mar 3 Apr 24 Jun 13
Mint herb Jan 27 Feb 24 May 7 Jul 6
Okra vegetable — Mar 3 May 2 Jun 16
Onion vegetable Jan 13 Feb 10 May 21 Jul 20
Oregano herb Jan 27 Feb 24 May 25 Jul 4
Parsley herb Dec 30 Feb 17 May 19 Jul 8
Peas vegetable — Feb 10 Apr 16 May 31
Pepper (Bell) vegetable Dec 10 Feb 25 May 1 Dec 1
Potato vegetable Jan 20 Feb 17 May 15 Aug 3
Pumpkin vegetable Feb 3 Mar 3 Jun 8 Aug 7
Radish vegetable — Feb 10 Mar 9 Apr 21
Rosemary herb Jan 6 Feb 24 Jun 5 Aug 14
Sage herb Jan 27 Feb 24 May 25 Jul 9
Spinach vegetable Jan 13 Feb 10 Mar 26 May 10
Strawberry fruit Jan 20 Feb 17 Jun 8 Aug 7
Sunflower flower — Feb 24 May 15 Jul 14
Sweet Potato vegetable Jan 13 Mar 3 Jun 18 Aug 17
Swiss Chard vegetable Jan 13 Feb 10 Apr 10 May 20
Thyme herb Jan 27 Feb 24 May 27 Jul 11
Tomato vegetable Dec 15 Feb 20 May 1 Dec 1
Turnip vegetable — Feb 10 Mar 17 May 16
Watermelon fruit Jan 20 Mar 10 May 27 Jul 16
Zucchini vegetable Jan 27 Feb 24 Apr 17 Jun 6
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.