USDA hardiness zone
Zone 10 — 30 to 40°F
South Florida, Coastal Southern California, Hawaii (parts) · 365-day growing season
What grows in Zone 10
Zone 10 suits the following plants based on temperature tolerance and growing-season length:
- Tomatoes (winter crop, summer break)
- Citrus (full range)
- Avocado
- Mango, papaya, passion fruit
- Banana
- Pineapple
- Tropical herbs (lemongrass, Thai basil)
- Sweet potatoes
- Eggplant (year-round)
- Hot peppers
- Bok choy, mustard greens (cool months)
- Tropical ornamentals (hibiscus, plumeria, bougainvillea)
Climate notes for Zone 10
Summer can be too hot for many tomato varieties. Winter is the prime growing season for cool-loving crops.
Frost dates and timing
| Average last spring frost | frost rare or never |
|---|---|
| Average first fall frost | frost rare or never |
| Growing season length | ~365 days |
| Temperature range (F) | 30 to 40°F |
| Temperature range (C) | -1 to 4°C |
These are zone-wide averages. Local microclimates (south-facing slopes, urban heat, lakeside warmth) can shift dates by 1-2 weeks within the same zone.
Source and methodology
Temperature ranges from the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023). Frost-date averages from NOAA Climate Data Online national averages within each zone. Plant recommendations curated by the Growli editorial team from US extension service references.
What to plant in Zone 10
Crop-by-crop sowing, transplant, and harvest dates for zone 10:
- When to plant tomatoes in zone 10
- When to plant peppers in zone 10
- When to plant basil in zone 10
- When to plant garlic in zone 10
- When to plant lettuce in zone 10
- When to plant bush beans in zone 10
- When to plant cucumbers in zone 10
- When to plant summer squash in zone 10
- When to plant peas in zone 10
- When to plant carrots in zone 10