When to plant sage 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 Nov 20 · Transplant Jan 8 · First harvest Mar 9 · Wrap by Jul 27

Last spring frostJan 15

Start seeds indoorsNov 20

Transplant outJan 8

First harvestMar 9

Last harvestJul 27

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. Sage 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 8 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms.

Common questions

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

Sage matures in about 60–90 days from transplanting. In zone 10b that means setting plants out around Jan 8 and first picking around Mar 9.

Will sage survive frost in zone 10b?

Yes — sage 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 sage growing guide →