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What to Plant in September — USDA Zone 10b

Here's everything you can start, transplant, sow, and harvest in September 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 12 planting activities for September in Zone 10b.

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Zone 10b Year-round
365 days
Last Spring Frost No frost
365 growing days
First Fall Frost No frost

Where Is Zone 10b?

Harvest in September

Plant Type Date Range Days to Maturity
Begonias Flower 70–90 days
Celosia Flower 60–90 days
Dahlias Flower 70–120 days
Daylily Flower 60–90 days
Geraniums Flower 70–100 days
Ginger Vegetable 240–300 days
Gladiolus Flower 70–100 days
Roses Flower 90–180 days
Strawberries Fruit 90–365 days
Turmeric Vegetable 240–300 days
Vinca (Annual) Flower 70–90 days
Yam Vegetable 180–330 days
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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: June 2026.

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