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What to Plant in Zone 10
Frost-free most years. Southern Florida, coastal California, Hawaii (lower elevations).
Min Winter Temp
30°F to 40°F
Growing Season
48 weeks
Vegetables You Can Grow
21
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.
Vegetables for Zone 10
🥬 Leafy Greens
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥬 Lettuce | 30-60 | 6" apart | Succession plant every 2 weeks |
| 🥬 Swiss Chard | 50-60 | 12" apart | Cut-and-come-again harvest |
| 🥬 Arugula | 21-40 | 4" apart | Fast grower, succession plant |
🍅 Fruiting
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍅 Tomato | 60-85 | 24" apart | Stake or cage for support |
| 🌶️ Pepper | 60-90 | 18" apart | Needs warm soil (65°F+) |
| 🥒 Cucumber | 50-70 | 12" apart | Trellis for space saving |
| 🥒 Zucchini | 45-60 | 36" apart | Very productive, harvest young |
| 🎃 Squash (Winter) | 80-110 | 36" apart | Needs lots of space |
| 🍆 Eggplant | 65-80 | 24" apart | Needs warm soil (70°F+) |
| 🍉 Watermelon | 70-90 | 60" apart | Needs long warm season |
| 🌽 Sweet Corn | 60-90 | 12" apart | Plant in blocks for pollination |
🥕 Root Vegetables
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥕 Carrot | 60-80 | 2" apart | Thin seedlings to 2 inches apart |
| 🟣 Beet | 50-65 | 4" apart | Soak seeds 24hr before planting |
| 🔴 Radish | 22-30 | 2" apart | Fastest vegetable to harvest |
| 🥔 Potato | 70-120 | 12" apart | Hill soil as plants grow |
| 🍠 Sweet Potato | 90-120 | 12" apart | Plant slips, not seeds |
🫘 Legumes
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🫘 Green Bean (Bush) | 50-60 | 4" apart | Don't soak seeds before planting |
| 🫘 Green Bean (Pole) | 60-70 | 6" apart | Provide trellis or poles |
🌿 Herbs
| Vegetable | Days to Harvest | Spacing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌿 Basil | 50-75 | 12" apart | Pinch flowers to extend harvest |
| 🌿 Cilantro | 45-70 | 4" apart | Bolts in heat, succession plant |
| 🌿 Parsley | 70-90 | 8" apart | Slow to germinate (2-3 weeks) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zone 10 supports 21 common vegetables. Focus on varieties with shorter days to maturity, including Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Tomato, Pepper, and more. See the full list above.