What to Plant in December in California
Your December planting guide for California (USDA Zones 5–11, typically Zone 9). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 5–11 — 155–365 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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California · Zones 5–11
Zone 9 December guideZone 9 — December in California★ Most of CA
516 varieties active · Last frost February 15 · 290-day season
Ailsa Craig Onion
Root Vegetables · 110d
Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion
Alliums · 110-120d
Albion
Root Vegetables · 120d
Alderman
Peas · 70-80d
Alexandria
Berries & Fruits · 100-120d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
All Seasons White Daikon
Root Vegetables · 60-70d
Alphonso Mango
Tropical Plants · 1460-1825d
Zone 8 — December in California
475 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season
Ailsa Craig Onion
Root Vegetables · 110d
Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion
Alliums · 110-120d
Albion
Root Vegetables · 120d
Alderman
Peas · 70-80d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
All Seasons White Daikon
Root Vegetables · 60-70d
Allium schoenoprasum 'Purly'
Herbs · 60-75d
Alphonso Mango
Tropical Plants · 1460-1825d
Zone 10 — December in California
485 varieties active · Last frost January 31 · 320-day season
Ailsa Craig Onion
Root Vegetables · 110d
Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion
Alliums · 110-120d
Albion
Root Vegetables · 120d
Alderman
Peas · 70-80d
Alexandria
Berries & Fruits · 100-120d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
All Seasons White Daikon
Root Vegetables · 60-70d
Alphonso Mango
Tropical Plants · 1460-1825d
Zone 7 — December in California
68 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d
Zone 11 — December in California
430 varieties active · Year-round growing
Zone 6 — December in California
68 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d
Zone 5 — December in California
69 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d