When to plant scorzonera 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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Sow Jan 1 · First harvest May 1 · Wrap by Jun 26

Last spring frostJan 15

Direct sowJan 1

First harvestMay 1

Last harvestJun 26

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. Scorzonera tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

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

Scorzonera matures in about 120–150 days from sowing. In zone 10b that means sowing around Jan 1 and first picking around May 1.

Will scorzonera survive frost in zone 10b?

Yes — scorzonera tolerates light frost. In zone 10b you can sow 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 scorzonera growing guide →