Gardening in USDA Zone 10
Your complete guide to growing vegetables, herbs, and fruits in Zone 10. Find the best varieties for your climate and get zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
January 31
Safe to plant after
First Frost
December 15
Harvest before
Growing Season
320 days
Varieties
201
across 15 categories
Growing Season
Plant after January 31 · Harvest before December 15
Zone 10 Coverage
What to Grow in Zone 10
Best Alliums for Zone 10
4 varieties
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Best Beans & Legumes for Zone 10
17 varieties
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Best Berries & Fruits for Zone 10
2 varieties
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Best Brassicas for Zone 10
18 varieties
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Best Corn for Zone 10
5 varieties
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Best Eggplants for Zone 10
20 varieties
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Best Herbs for Zone 10
9 varieties
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Best Lettuce & Salad Greens for Zone 10
15 varieties
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Best Melons for Zone 10
16 varieties
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Best Microgreens for Zone 10
17 varieties
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Best Peas for Zone 10
8 varieties
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Best Peppers for Zone 10
20 varieties
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Best Root Vegetables for Zone 10
17 varieties
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Best Squash & Cucumbers for Zone 10
13 varieties
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Best Tomatoes for Zone 10
20 varieties
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.