When to plant strawberry in zone 10a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 10a

Last frost ~Jan 31First frost ~Dec 15Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

JANFEBMARAPRMAY

Transplant Jan 24 · First harvest Mar 25 · Wrap by May 6

Last spring frostJan 31

Transplant outJan 24

First harvestMar 25

Last harvestMay 6

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. Strawberry tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

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

Strawberry matures in about 60–90 days from transplanting. In zone 10a that means setting plants out around Jan 24 and first picking around Mar 25.

Will strawberry survive frost in zone 10a?

Yes — strawberry 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 strawberry growing guide →