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What to sow in December
in USDA zone 10
64 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 10: about 31 January. First autumn frost about 31 December. This is the December page; jump to this month.
Sow in December
Plant out in December
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Ready to pick in December
Coming up in January
Basil, Beefsteak Tomato, Broccoli, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Cherry Tomato, Dill, Early Season Tomato, Eggplant, Heat Tolerant Tomato, Heirloom Tomato, Hot Chilli, Main Season Tomato, Medium Chilli, Mild Chilli, Okra, Paste Tomato, Patio Tomato, Snap Bean, Specialty Chilli, Super Hot Chilli, Sweet Corn, Tomatillo, Watermelon. See the January page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in December in USDA zone 10?
64 crops go in this month in USDA zone 10: Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Asparagus, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush) and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 10?
Typically around 31 January, with the first autumn frost about 31 December. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in December in USDA zone 10?
Apple, Arugula, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot and more.
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.