When to plant broccoli in zone 10b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10b

Last frost ~Jan 15First frost ~Dec 31Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Dec 4 · Transplant Dec 25 · First harvest Mar 15 · Wrap by Apr 12

Last spring frostJan 15

Start seeds indoorsDec 4

Transplant outDec 25

First harvestMar 15

Last harvestApr 12

Fall succession sowOct 1

First fall frostDec 31

Why these dates work in zone 10b

Zone 10b's last spring frost averages Jan 15 and first fall frost Dec 31 — about 350 frost-free days. Broccoli tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 6 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Oct 1 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does broccoli take to grow in zone 10b?

Broccoli matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 10b that means setting plants out around Dec 25 and first picking around Mar 15.

Will broccoli survive frost in zone 10b?

Yes — broccoli tolerates light frost. In zone 10b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Jan 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 31).

Can I plant a second crop of broccoli in zone 10b?

Yes — in zone 10b there's time for a fall sowing around Oct 1 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full broccoli growing guide →