USDA Zone 10a planting calendar
The year in Zone 10a
What to plant now (October)
Choose supplies for your planting plan
Check the crop's sowing method first. Trays and seed-starting mix are for indoor starts; row cover can help protect outdoor seedlings. Reuse supplies you already have, and check product dimensions before ordering.
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All crops in Zone 10a
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant / sow | Sow for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | December 15 – December 22 | January 19 – February 2 | — |
| Peppers | December 4 | January 22 – February 5 | — |
| Eggplant | December 8 – December 22 | January 26 – February 9 | — |
| Basil | December 15 | January 19 – February 2 | — |
| Broccoli | November 27 – December 4 | December 18 – January 1 | August 23 – September 6 |
| Cabbage | November 6 – November 20 | December 11 – December 25 | July 14 – July 28 |
| Cauliflower | November 20 – December 4 | December 25 – January 8 | August 28 – September 11 |
| Brussels Sprouts | November 13 – November 27 | December 18 – January 1 | — |
| Kale | November 6 – November 20 | December 11 – December 25 | September 2 – September 16 |
| Lettuce | November 17 – November 24 | December 15 – December 29 | August 18 – September 1 |
| Spinach | — | December 8 – December 22 | September 27 – October 11 |
| Onions | October 9 – October 23 | December 11 – December 25 | — |
| Leeks | October 16 – October 30 | December 18 – January 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | November 20 – November 27 | December 25 – January 8 | — |
| Radishes | — | December 18 – January 1 | October 12 – October 26 |
| Turnips | — | December 18 – January 1 | September 12 – September 26 |
| Beets | — | December 25 – January 8 | September 7 – September 21 |
| Carrots | — | January 8 – January 22 | August 8 – August 22 |
| Peas | — | December 4 – December 18 | September 2 – September 16 |
| Beans | — | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Cucumbers | December 29 – January 5 | January 19 – February 2 | — |
| Summer Squash & Zucchini | January 1 – January 8 | January 22 – February 5 | — |
| Winter Squash | January 1 – January 8 | January 22 – February 5 | — |
| Pumpkins | January 1 – January 8 | January 22 – February 5 | — |
| Melons | January 1 – January 8 | January 22 – February 5 | — |
| Okra | December 25 – January 8 | January 29 – February 12 | — |
| Potatoes | — | December 29 – January 12 | — |
| Parsley | October 20 – October 27 | December 22 – January 5 | — |
| Collards | November 6 – November 20 | December 11 – December 25 | August 18 – September 1 |
| Watermelon | January 1 – January 8 | January 22 – February 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | January 19 – February 2 | — |
| Celery | October 30 – November 13 | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Kohlrabi | November 6 – November 20 | December 11 – December 25 | — |
| Artichoke | October 23 – November 20 | January 8 – January 22 | — |
| Asparagus | — | December 15 – December 29 | — |
| Cilantro | — | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Dill | — | December 29 – January 12 | — |
| Oregano | November 13 – November 27 | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Sage | November 27 – December 11 | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Thyme | November 13 – November 27 | January 15 – January 29 | — |
Fall bulb planting in Zone 10a
| Crop | Plant cloves (fall) | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic | December 6 – December 20 | Following summer |
Calendar computed 2026-10-01. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Zone: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM-derived). Planting rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's Selected Seeds, UGA Extension.