When to plant lovage 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 Jan 8 · First harvest Mar 29 · Wrap by Jul 19

Last spring frostJan 15

Start seeds indoorsDec 4

Transplant outJan 8

First harvestMar 29

Last harvestJul 19

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. 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 10b?

Lovage matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 10b that means setting plants out around Jan 8 and first picking around Mar 29.

Will lovage survive frost in zone 10b?

Yes — lovage 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).

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