USDA Zone 10a planting calendar
The year in Zone 10a
What to plant now (November)
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Supplies for November planting in Zone 10a
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All crops in Zone 10a
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant / sow | Sow for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | December 11 – December 18 | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Peppers | November 30 | January 18 – February 1 | — |
| Eggplant | December 4 – December 18 | January 22 – February 5 | — |
| Basil | December 11 | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Broccoli | November 23 – November 30 | December 14 – December 28 | September 21 – October 5 |
| Cabbage | November 2 – November 16 | December 7 – December 21 | August 12 – August 26 |
| Cauliflower | November 16 – November 30 | December 21 – January 4 | September 26 – October 10 |
| Brussels Sprouts | November 9 – November 23 | December 14 – December 28 | — |
| Kale | November 2 – November 16 | December 7 – December 21 | October 1 – October 15 |
| Lettuce | November 13 – November 20 | December 11 – December 25 | September 16 – September 30 |
| Spinach | — | December 4 – December 18 | October 26 – November 9 |
| Onions | October 5 – October 19 | December 7 – December 21 | — |
| Leeks | October 12 – October 26 | December 14 – December 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | November 16 – November 23 | December 21 – January 4 | — |
| Radishes | — | December 14 – December 28 | November 10 – November 24 |
| Turnips | — | December 14 – December 28 | October 11 – October 25 |
| Beets | — | December 21 – January 4 | October 6 – October 20 |
| Carrots | — | January 4 – January 18 | September 6 – September 20 |
| Peas | — | November 30 – December 14 | October 1 – October 15 |
| Beans | — | January 11 – January 25 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | January 11 – January 25 | — |
| Cucumbers | December 25 – January 1 | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Summer Squash & Zucchini | December 28 – January 4 | January 18 – February 1 | — |
| Winter Squash | December 28 – January 4 | January 18 – February 1 | — |
| Pumpkins | December 28 – January 4 | January 18 – February 1 | — |
| Melons | December 28 – January 4 | January 18 – February 1 | — |
| Okra | December 21 – January 4 | January 25 – February 8 | — |
| Potatoes | — | December 25 – January 8 | — |
| Parsley | October 16 – October 23 | December 18 – January 1 | — |
| Collards | November 2 – November 16 | December 7 – December 21 | September 16 – September 30 |
| Watermelon | December 28 – January 4 | January 18 – February 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | January 15 – January 29 | — |
| Celery | October 26 – November 9 | January 11 – January 25 | — |
| Kohlrabi | November 2 – November 16 | December 7 – December 21 | — |
| Artichoke | October 19 – November 16 | January 4 – January 18 | — |
| Asparagus | — | December 11 – December 25 | — |
| Cilantro | — | January 11 – January 25 | — |
| Dill | — | December 25 – January 8 | — |
| Oregano | November 9 – November 23 | January 11 – January 25 | — |
| Sage | November 23 – December 7 | January 11 – January 25 | — |
| Thyme | November 9 – November 23 | January 11 – January 25 | — |
Fall bulb planting in Zone 10a
| Crop | Plant cloves (fall) | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic | January 4 – January 18 | Following summer |
Calendar computed 2026-11-08. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Zone: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM-derived). Planting rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's Selected Seeds, UGA Extension.