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Zone 10a Planting Schedule

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Last spring frost: Jan 16th
First fall frost: Dec 19th
Growing season: 337 days

Action Plan: June in Zone 10a

Expert Note

In June, keep soil evenly moist and mulch to reduce heat stress. Watch for aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms on warm-season plants; inspect undersides weekly. Water early, avoid wetting foliage, and feed lightly but regularly as growth accelerates.

Seed & Soil

In Zone 10a this month, set out heat-lovers like Tomato and Bell Pepper (or other peppers from your list) if you still have space, and keep them well-watered. Direct sow fast producers like Basil and Zucchini while soils stay warm.

The Harvest

Start harvesting Tomato and Bell Pepper as they ripen, checking daily to prevent overripening. Keep picking Zucchini frequently for steady yields, and harvest hot peppers like Tabasco when they reach full color for best flavor and heat.

Planting Schedule

Add crops from the list below to build your planting schedule.
Crop Indoor Start Transplant / Sow Harvest Window 🌿
Cynara scolymus 'Italian' Oct 10th Jan 16th Jun 15th – Dec 19th
German Extra Hardy Direct Sow Oct 10th Jun 7th – Dec 19th
Artichoke Oct 24th Jan 2nd Jun 1st – Dec 19th
Giant Red Celery Oct 24th Feb 27th May 28th – Dec 19th
Green Sleeves Oct 24th Feb 27th May 28th – Dec 19th
Gros Vert de Laon Oct 24th Jan 9th Apr 9th – Dec 19th
Kojak Oct 24th Jan 2nd May 2nd – Dec 19th
Verina Oct 24th Dec 5th Mar 15th – Dec 19th
African Sunset Nov 7th Jan 16th Apr 16th – Dec 19th
Alabaster Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Albin Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Amsterdam Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 4th – Dec 19th
Amsterdam Cutting Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Amsterdam Seasoning Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 20th – Dec 19th
Apollo Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Artichaut de Nice Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Artichoke de Marseille Nov 7th Feb 27th May 28th – Dec 19th
Atlas Angel Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 20th – Dec 19th
Baby Artichoke Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 4th – Dec 19th
Balder Nov 7th Jan 16th May 1st – Dec 19th
Bandit Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Beijing White Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 30th – Dec 19th
Bing Select Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 13th – Dec 19th
Blue Solaise Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 29th – Dec 19th
Bordeaux Nov 7th Jan 16th Apr 1st – Dec 19th
Bullseye Salmon Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 20th – Dec 19th
Cabernet Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 29th – Dec 19th
Carmen F1 Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 24th – Dec 19th
Cascade Blue Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Catanese Nov 7th Mar 13th Jul 11th – Dec 19th
Celebration Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 23rd – Dec 19th
Cherokee Sunset Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Chesnok Red Direct Sow Nov 7th May 6th – Dec 19th
Cheyenne Spirit Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 9th – Dec 19th
Chinese Pink Nov 7th Feb 27th May 23rd – Dec 19th
Colossus Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Conquistador Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 4th – Dec 19th
Copra Nov 7th Jan 2nd Apr 12th – Dec 19th
Cora Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 19th – Dec 19th
Cynara scolymus Nov 7th Jan 9th Jun 8th – Dec 19th
Cynara scolymus 'French' Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 4th – Dec 19th
Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe' Nov 7th Jan 9th Jan 9th – Dec 19th
Darklet Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Debonair Dusty Rose Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Delta Pure Colors Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 13th – Dec 19th
Dorato D'Asti Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Duganski Direct Sow Nov 7th Jul 5th – Dec 19th
Easy Wave Purple Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Easy Wave Red Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Fiery Meadow Mama Nov 7th Jan 16th Apr 16th – Dec 19th
Florimart Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 4th – Dec 19th
French Dinant Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 25th – Dec 19th
Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 18th – Dec 19th
Geranium Nov 7th Jan 2nd Apr 2nd – Dec 19th
German White Direct Sow Nov 7th Jun 5th – Dec 19th
Giant Chabaud Enfant De Nice Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Giant Green Nov 7th Jan 16th May 16th – Dec 19th
Giant Musselburgh Nov 7th Jan 16th May 16th – Dec 19th
Giant Pascal Nov 7th Jan 16th Apr 11th – Dec 19th
Giant Prague Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Giant Red Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 30th – Dec 19th
Gobbo di Nizza Nov 7th Jan 30th May 20th – Dec 19th
Golden Pascal Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 9th – Dec 19th
Golden Self Blanching Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 25th – Dec 19th
Gorizia Nov 7th Jan 2nd Apr 2nd – Dec 19th
Got The Blues Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Hulahula Cherry Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Ibis Nov 7th Jan 2nd May 2nd – Dec 19th
Ilona Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 24th – Dec 19th
Jersey Giant Nov 7th Jan 2nd Jan 2nd – Dec 19th
Jolly Joker Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 20th – Dec 19th
Keloos Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 9th – Dec 19th
Kelvin Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 9th – Dec 19th
Lancelot Nov 7th Jan 2nd Apr 22nd – Dec 19th
Lathom Self Blanching Nov 7th Jan 16th Apr 11th – Dec 19th
Lexton Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 9th – Dec 19th
Madness Series Nov 7th Jan 16th Mar 27th – Dec 19th
Majestic Giant II Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 13th – Dec 19th
Marmalade Nov 7th Jan 16th Apr 16th – Dec 19th
Mars Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 29th – Dec 19th
Mentor Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 14th – Dec 19th
Merengo Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Monarch Nov 7th Jan 2nd Apr 17th – Dec 19th
Monterey Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 4th – Dec 19th
Moreno Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 9th – Dec 19th
Munstead Nov 7th Jan 16th Jan 16th – Dec 19th
Musselburgh Nov 7th Jan 9th May 9th – Dec 19th
Nature Mulberry Shades Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 13th – Dec 19th
Opera Supreme Pink Morn Nov 7th Mar 13th May 27th – Dec 19th
Padparadja Nov 7th Feb 27th Apr 28th – Dec 19th
Pansy Nov 7th Jan 9th Mar 20th – Dec 19th
Pascal Nov 7th Jan 2nd Apr 12th – Dec 19th
Patterson Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 29th – Dec 19th
Patterson F1 Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 29th – Dec 19th
Peppermint Stick Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 28th – Dec 19th
Petunia Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 13th – Dec 19th
Pink Plume Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 9th – Dec 19th
Pink Plume Celery Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 4th – Dec 19th
PowWow White Nov 7th Jan 2nd Mar 13th – Dec 19th
President Nov 7th Jan 9th Apr 14th – Dec 19th

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the frost dates for Zone Zone 10a?
In Zone Zone 10a, the average last spring frost is Jan 16th and the average first fall frost is Dec 19th.
When is the best time to start seeds indoors in Zone Zone 10a?
The best time to start most seeds indoors is 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date of Jan 16th.
How long is the growing season in Zone Zone 10a?
Zone Zone 10a has a growing season of approximately 337 days.