What to Plant in Hawaii
Your complete gardening guide for Hawaii (USDA Zones 10–13, typically Zone 10). Browse 1562 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
None – January 31
By zone (13 → 10)
First Frost
December 15 – None
By zone (10 → 13)
Growing Season
320–365 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1562
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after January 31 · Harvest before December 15
Hawaii · Zones 10–13
All Zone 10 plants →Hawaii spans Zones 10–13. The timeline above shows typical Zone 10 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Hawaii
1,562 varieties across 28 categories
Alliums
44 varieties for Hawaii
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Hawaii
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
9 varieties for Hawaii
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
79 varieties for Hawaii
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
32 varieties for Hawaii
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
31 varieties for Hawaii
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
29 varieties for Hawaii
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
523 varieties for Hawaii
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
4 varieties for Hawaii
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
22 varieties for Hawaii
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
5 varieties for Hawaii
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
81 varieties for Hawaii
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Hawaii
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Hawaii
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
57 varieties for Hawaii
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
10 varieties for Hawaii
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
1 variety for Hawaii
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
1 variety for Hawaii
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Hawaii
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
73 varieties for Hawaii
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Hawaii
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
47 varieties for Hawaii
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
3 varieties for Hawaii
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
11 varieties for Hawaii
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Hawaii
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
91 varieties for Hawaii
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
21 varieties for Hawaii
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
5 varieties for Hawaii
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.