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Zone 10b — The Everglades Eden
year-round, nearly frost-free growing season · Frost-free ~360 days · Min temp 35°F to 40°F
Where the land meets tropical waters in perfect balance. This unique ecosystem nurtures royal palm, gumbo limbo, and bird of paradise that evolved for this specific environment. The perpetual growing season eliminates winter dormancy entirely. Your garden exists in a realm where the calendar matters less than the moisture levels and hurricane patterns.
Zone 10b · year-round, nearly frost-free growing season
❄️ Frost Dates — Zone 10b
Average Last Spring Frost
Frost-free
Plant warm-weather crops after this date. Check 10-day forecasts before setting out tender plants.
Average First Fall Frost
Frost-free
Count back from this date to know how long your growing window is.
Growing Season
year-round, nearly frost-free
Frost-Free Period
~360 days
Min Temperature
35°F to 40°F
📍 Where is Zone 10b?
Florida Keys, Miami area, Hawaii (lower elevations), coastal southern California
🌱 Soil & Growing Notes
Typically poor — sandy/alkaline. Heavy amendment with compost required. Grow tropicals and cool-season crops in 'winter'.
📅 Zone 10b Month-by-Month Planting Calendar
Approximate timing based on average last frost Frost-free and first fall frost Frost-free. Always confirm with a 10-day forecast before transplanting tender crops.
JanRest period — plan & prepare
Feb
🪴 Start Indoors: Peppers, Eggplant, Onions
Mild winter — continue growing cool-season crops outdoors.
Mar
🪴 Start Indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cabbage, Broccoli
🌱 Direct Sow: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes, Peas, Carrots
Apr
🌱 Direct Sow: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes, Peas, Carrots
🌿 Transplant: Cabbage, Broccoli, Lettuce
Soil warming — harden off transplants. Direct sow cold-tolerant crops.
May
🌱 Direct Sow: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Corn
🌿 Transplant: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cabbage, Broccoli, Lettuce
🌽 Harvest: Spring Radishes, Lettuce, Spinach
Last frost around this month. Safe to transplant warm-season crops outdoors.
Jun
🌱 Direct Sow: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Corn
🌿 Transplant: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant
🌽 Harvest: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Garlic (if planted last fall)
Jul
🪴 Start Indoors: Broccoli (fall), Kale (fall)
🌱 Direct Sow: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Corn
🌽 Harvest: Lettuce, Spinach, Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Peppers
Aug
🪴 Start Indoors: Broccoli (fall), Kale (fall)
🌱 Direct Sow: Lettuce (fall), Spinach (fall), Radishes (fall)
🌽 Harvest: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Peppers, Kale, Carrots, Broccoli
Sep
🌱 Direct Sow: Lettuce (fall), Spinach (fall), Radishes (fall), Garlic
🌽 Harvest: Beans, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Peppers, Kale, Carrots, Broccoli
Begin fall harvest. Protect tomatoes and peppers on cold nights with row cover.
Oct
🌽 Harvest: Kale, Carrots, Broccoli
First fall frost likely. Harvest remaining warm-season crops before a hard freeze.
NovRest period — plan & prepare
DecRest period — plan & prepare
What Grows Well in Zone 10b?
Zone 10b has a year-round, nearly frost-free growing season with roughly ~360 days of frost-free weather — last spring frost around Frost-free, first fall frost around Frost-free. That's enough time for 55+ popular garden plants, from fast-growing leafy greens to longer-season fruiting crops. Below is our curated list of plants that thrive in your zone.
🥕 Best Vegetables for Zone 10b
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Beets
50-70 days · $2.49
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Bell Peppers
60-90 days · $3.49
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Broccoli
60-90 days · $2.99
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Butternut Squash
90-110 days · $3.49
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Cabbage
70-100 days · $2.49
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Carrots
75 days · $3.99
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Cherry Tomatoes
60-80 days · $3.49
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Cucumbers
55 days · $4.49
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Eggplants
70-90 days · $3.99
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Garlic
240 days · $12.99
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Green Bean
50-60 days · $3.49
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Green Beans
50 days · $4.99
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Jalapeños
65-80 days · $3.49
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Kale
55-75 days · $2.49
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Lettuce
45 days · $3.49
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Okra
50-65 days · $2.99
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Onion
100 days · $4.99
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Peas
60 days · $4.49
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Pepper (Bell & Sweet)
70 days · $5.99
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Potato
90 days · $8.99
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Radish
22-30 days · $1.99
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Sweet Corn
60-100 days · $2.99
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Sweet Potatoes
90-120 days · $6.99
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Swiss Chard
50-60 days · $2.49
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Tomato
75 days · $5.99
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Tomatoes
80-100 days · $3.99
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Zucchini
50 days · $4.49
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Celery
130 days · $3.49
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Pickling Cucumbers
52 days · $4.49
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Leeks
120 days · $3.99
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Arugula
40 days · $3.49
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Fennel
90 days · $3.99
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Kohlrabi
55 days · $3.49
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Collard Greens
70 days · $3.49
🌿 Best Herbs for Zone 10b
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Basil
30 days
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Chives
30 days
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Cilantro
45-70 days
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Dill
40-60 days
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Mint
30 days
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Oregano
45 days
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Parsley
70 days
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Rosemary
90 days
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Sage
75-90 days
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Marjoram
90 days
🌸 Companion Flowers for Zone 10b
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Marigolds
60 days
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Nasturtiums
55 days
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Sunflowers
80 days
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Borage
60 days
🍓 Best Fruits for Zone 10b
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Blackberry
365 days
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Cantaloupes
75-100 days
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Figs
365 days
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Grape Vine
1095 days
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Lemon Tree
365 days
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Strawberry
365 days
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Watermelons
70-90 days
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