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What to plant in December in zone 10

17 crops

to start, sow or transplant in December in USDA zone 10 · last frost ≈ Jan 31 · first frost ≈ Dec 15

Start seeds indoors in December

Crop	Window
Basil	Dec 20 – Jan 3
Broccoli	Dec 13 – Dec 27
Brussels Sprouts	Dec 20 – Jan 3
Cabbage	Dec 13 – Dec 27
Cauliflower	Dec 20 – Jan 3
Eggplant	Nov 29 – Dec 13
Kale	Dec 20 – Jan 3
Leeks	Nov 22 – Dec 6
Lettuce	Dec 20 – Jan 3
Onions	Nov 22 – Dec 6
Parsley	Dec 6 – Dec 20
Peppers	Nov 29 – Dec 13
Tomatoes	Dec 13 – Dec 27

Direct sow outdoors in December

Crop	Window
Peas	Dec 20 – Jan 10
Radishes	Dec 27 – Jan 17
Spinach	Dec 27 – Jan 17

Plant cloves (fall) in December

Crop	Window
Garlic	Dec 15 – Jan 12

FAQ

What can I plant in December in zone 10?

In zone 10 December is the window for: Basil, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Parsley….

When is the last frost in zone 10?

Around Jan 31 on average, with the first fall frost around Dec 15. Your local dates can differ by 2+ weeks – adjust using our frost-date calculator.

Other months in zone 10

January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December

Same month, other zones: Zone 3 · Zone 4 · Zone 5 · Zone 6 · Zone 7 · Zone 8 · Zone 9

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