What to Plant in December — Zone 10
Tropical and subtropical growing with no real winter. Heat-adapted varieties and timing are key.
Quick Answer
In zone 10 during December, winter — garden planning for next year, indoor growing, and tool maintenance. Your key tasks this month: harvest cool-season vegetables and citrus, plant bare-root fruit trees and roses, and enjoy fresh salads from the winter garden.
December Gardening Tasks for Zone 10
December is winter — garden planning for next year, indoor growing, and tool maintenance. Zone 10 has a frost-free window from Year-round (rare light frost), which shapes what you can plant and when. Here is your complete task list:
Helpful Guides for December
These gardening guides are especially useful this time of year:
- Seed Starting Indoors — essential if you're starting transplants this month
- Companion Planting Guide — plan your layout for maximum yield
- Organic Pest Control — prepare defenses as the season progresses
- Building Better Soil — start any month to improve next season's harvests
- Pest & Disease Library — identify and solve common garden problems organically
- Browse All Plant Guides — detailed growing instructions for every crop
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I plant in December in zone 10?
In zone 10 during December, focus on: Harvest cool-season vegetables and citrus. Plant bare-root fruit trees and roses. Enjoy fresh salads from the winter garden. The frost-free period for zone 10 is Year-round (rare light frost).
Is it too late to plant in December in zone 10?
December is a productive month in zone 10. Tropical and subtropical growing with no real winter. Heat-adapted varieties and timing are key. Check each crop's days to maturity against your remaining frost-free window (Year-round (rare light frost)).
What is USDA zone 10?
USDA Zone 10 has a frost-free growing season from approximately Year-round (rare light frost). Tropical and subtropical growing with no real winter. Heat-adapted varieties and timing are key.