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Zone 10 Planting Guide
Frost-free most years. Southern Florida, coastal California, Hawaii (lower elevations). Minimum winter temperature 30°F to 40°F.
Typical Zone 10
48-week growing season
Days to first frost
245
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Plan your Zone 10 garden
Zone 10 growing tips
- •Standard cool-season crops (broccoli, cabbage) grow only in the coolest months (December-February).
- •Tropical vegetables (yardlong beans, chayote, taro) are excellent additions to Zone 10 gardens.
- •Soil building is critical. Add compost regularly, as warm-climate soils decompose organic matter fast.
- •Shade structures extend the growing season for heat-sensitive crops into summer.
Every vegetable plantable in Zone 10
Leafy Greens
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | 30–60 | 6" | Succession plant every 2 weeks |
| Swiss Chard | 50–60 | 12" | Cut-and-come-again harvest |
| Arugula | 21–40 | 4" | Fast grower, succession plant |
Fruiting
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | 60–85 | 24" | Stake or cage for support |
| Pepper | 60–90 | 18" | Needs warm soil (65°F+) |
| Cucumber | 50–70 | 12" | Trellis for space saving |
| Zucchini | 45–60 | 36" | Very productive, harvest young |
| Squash (Winter) | 80–110 | 36" | Needs lots of space |
| Eggplant | 65–80 | 24" | Needs warm soil (70°F+) |
| Watermelon | 70–90 | 60" | Needs long warm season |
| Sweet Corn | 60–90 | 12" | Plant in blocks for pollination |
Root Vegetables
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot | 60–80 | 2" | Thin seedlings to 2 inches apart |
| Beet | 50–65 | 4" | Soak seeds 24hr before planting |
| Radish | 22–30 | 2" | Fastest vegetable to harvest |
| Potato | 70–120 | 12" | Hill soil as plants grow |
| Sweet Potato | 90–120 | 12" | Plant slips, not seeds |
Legumes
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bean (Bush) | 50–60 | 4" | Don't soak seeds before planting |
| Green Bean (Pole) | 60–70 | 6" | Provide trellis or poles |
Herbs
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | 50–75 | 12" | Pinch flowers to extend harvest |
| Cilantro | 45–70 | 4" | Bolts in heat, succession plant |
| Parsley | 70–90 | 8" | Slow to germinate (2-3 weeks) |
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