Zone 10 — 30 to 40°F

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

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
• When to plant broccoli in zone 10
• When to plant cauliflower in zone 10
• When to plant cabbage in zone 10
• When to plant kale in zone 10
• When to plant brussels sprouts in zone 10
• When to plant collard greens in zone 10
• When to plant spinach in zone 10
• When to plant swiss chard in zone 10
• When to plant arugula in zone 10
• When to plant beets in zone 10
• When to plant radishes in zone 10
• When to plant turnips in zone 10
• When to plant parsnips in zone 10
• When to plant kohlrabi in zone 10
• When to plant onions in zone 10
• When to plant leeks in zone 10
• When to plant celery in zone 10
• When to plant potatoes in zone 10
• When to plant sweet potatoes in zone 10
• When to plant eggplant in zone 10
• When to plant okra in zone 10
• When to plant sweet corn in zone 10
• When to plant pumpkins in zone 10
• When to plant winter squash in zone 10
• When to plant zucchini in zone 10
• When to plant cantaloupe in zone 10
• When to plant watermelon in zone 10
• When to plant pole beans in zone 10
• When to plant edamame in zone 10
• When to plant cilantro in zone 10
• When to plant dill in zone 10
• When to plant parsley in zone 10
• When to plant oregano in zone 10
• When to plant thyme in zone 10
• When to plant sage in zone 10
• When to plant rosemary in zone 10
• When to plant chives in zone 10

Common questions

Related guides

• Zone 10 frost dates — average last & first frost
• How to grow tomatoes — complete guide
• How to grow peppers — beginner guide
• How to grow basil — indoor and outdoor
• How to start a vegetable garden