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☀️ Summer 2026 — Zone 10b Planting Guide

Here's everything you can plant during Summer 2026 in USDA Zone 10b. With a last frost around January 1 and first frost around December 31, you have a 364-day growing season to work with.

There are 16 planting activities across June, July, August.

Harvest This Summer

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries Fruit 90–180
Anise Herb 90–120
Artichoke Vegetable 120–180
Belgian Endive Vegetable 110–150
Cardoon Vegetable 120–150
Chayote Vegetable 120–180
Cumin Herb 100–120
Hot Peppers Vegetable 70–120
Jicama Vegetable 120–180
Leeks Vegetable 90–150
Lemongrass Herb 75–120
Loofah Vegetable 100–150
Luffa Vegetable 90–150
Rosemary Herb 80–180
Strawberries Fruit 90–365
Yam Vegetable 180–330
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