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What to Plant in August — USDA Zone 10b

Here's everything you can start, transplant, sow, and harvest in August in USDA Zone 10b. This zone has an average last spring frost around January 1 and first fall frost around December 31, with a growing season of approximately 364 days.

There are 3 planting activities for August in Zone 10b.

Zone 10b Year-round
364 days
Last Spring Frost January 1
364 growing days
First Fall Frost December 31

Where Is Zone 10b?

Harvest in August

Plant Type Date Range Days to Maturity
Rosemary Herb 80–180 days
Strawberries Fruit 90–365 days
Yam Vegetable 180–330 days

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Planting dates are estimates based on average frost dates — local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.