When to plant lovage in zone 10a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10a

Last frost ~Jan 31First frost ~Dec 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Dec 20 · Transplant Jan 24 · First harvest Apr 14 · Wrap by Aug 4

Last spring frostJan 31

Start seeds indoorsDec 20

Transplant outJan 24

First harvestApr 14

Last harvestAug 4

First fall frostDec 15

Why these dates work in zone 10a

Zone 10a's last spring frost averages Jan 31 and first fall frost Dec 15 — about 318 frost-free days. Lovage 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.

Common questions

How long does lovage take to grow in zone 10a?

Lovage matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 10a that means setting plants out around Jan 24 and first picking around Apr 14.

Will lovage survive frost in zone 10a?

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

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