Tujunga, CA — Planting Guide for June
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Top priorities for Los Angeles County, California gardeners in June
If you only do a handful of things in the garden this June, make it these. They're sequenced around your zone's frost timing.
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Begin indoor sowing: begonias, geraniums, and vinca (annual)
These need a head start before your last frost (April 3). Sow into cells now so you're ready to transplant in a few weeks.
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Pick basil, carrots, and cucumber
Don't tug. Use scissors or pruners for clean cuts — torn stems invite disease.
Coming up in July — start thinking about
- First harvests: basil, cucumber, and green beans
Tujunga gardens in a dry climate (only 14" annual precipitation). Watering strategy matters more here than in most of the country — drip irrigation, deep mulching, and morning watering aren't optional, they're table stakes. The flip side: pest and disease pressure are far lower than in humid regions, and your soil temperatures climb fast in spring so you can plant heat-lovers earlier than the zone map suggests.
Soils trend Loam — the gold standard for vegetables. Add 2–3" of compost annually to maintain it and you'll outgrow most of your neighbors.
Tujunga averages 30.5 drought weeks per year (US Drought Monitor, 2000–present, trend stable). Treat irrigation as a year-round system, not a summer add-on.
🌡️ USDA Zone
10b (35°F to 40°F min)
❄️ Avg. Last Frost
April 3
🍂 Avg. First Frost
November 21
📅 Growing Season
232 days
🌧️ Climate
Semi Arid 14.4" annual
💨 Wind
Calm 5.2 mph avg
🥶 Frost Tier
Rare 42% frost-free years
🏜️ Drought
30.5 wk/yr trend stable
📍 ZIP Codes
2 ZIPs
Monthly Watering Calendar for Tujunga
When you'll need to water your garden — based on average monthly rainfall vs. the ~1 inch/week most gardens need.
For new gardeners: A drip irrigation system pays for itself in 1-2 seasons in any climate. Tujunga's 14" annual rainfall determines whether you'll run it weekly (dry zones) or maybe just during summer dry spells (wet zones).
View detailed monthly data
| Month | Avg Rainfall | Rainy Days | Extra Water Needed | Watering Effort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.4 in | 9 days | 1.9 in | High |
| Feb | 2.5 in | 9 days | 1.8 in | High |
| Mar | 2.2 in | 8 days | 2.1 in | High |
| Apr | 1.2 in | 5 days | 3.1 in | Critical |
| May | 0.4 in | 2 days | 3.9 in | Critical |
| Jun | 0.1 in | 0 days | 4.2 in | Critical |
| Jul | 0 in | 0 days | 4.3 in | Critical |
| Aug | 0 in | 0 days | 4.3 in | Critical |
| Sep | 0.2 in | 1 days | 4.1 in | Critical |
| Oct | 0.6 in | 2 days | 3.7 in | Critical |
| Nov | 1.3 in | 5 days | 3 in | High |
| Dec | 2.1 in | 7 days | 2.2 in | High |
Annual total: 13 in. Water needs vary by crop — tomatoes need ~1.2"/week while herbs like rosemary need only 0.3"/week. Check individual plant pages for crop-specific water budgets that factor in your county's rainfall and soil drainage.
Tujunga Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
5.8-7.5
Drainage
Well Drained
Frost Risk Probability
Based on 29 years of NOAA weather station data from 2 stations
Beginners: Plant frost-sensitive crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) after the "Safe" date on the left. Harvest or cover them before the "Protect by" date on the right. Hardy crops (lettuce, peas, kale) can go in the yellow transition zones.
How to read this table: "Conservative" means you're safe from frost 9 out of 10 years — best for beginners and frost-sensitive crops. "Average year" is the typical date. "Aggressive" means only 1 in 10 years is that warm — experienced gardeners with frost protection can try these dates.
| Planting Strategy | Last Spring Frost | First Fall Frost | Frost-Free Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative (safest) | May 28 | Dec 10 | 196 days |
| Cautious | Apr 21 | Nov 27 | 220 days |
| Average year | Apr 3 | Nov 21 | 232 days |
| Optimistic | Mar 6 | Nov 9 | 248 days |
| Aggressive (risky) | Feb 3 | Oct 15 | 254 days |
Not very — frost dates can vary by ±114 days year-to-year. Use the "Conservative" row in the table below, and keep row covers handy for surprise late frosts.
Yes — growing seasons are getting longer here (about 21.7 days per decade). Spring is arriving earlier than it used to. Good news for gardeners.
Gardening Difficulty Score
Los Angeles County has challenging growing conditions. Season extension and careful variety selection are essential.
Local Gardening Help in Los Angeles County
Free expert help is closer than you think. Your county's cooperative extension office connects you with trained gardeners, soil testing labs, and local programs — all specific to Los Angeles County's climate and soil.
County Extension Office
Los Angeles County University of California Cooperative Extension Extension Office
Phone: 530-750-1200
Visit Extension Office Website →
Extension offices are run by land-grant universities and funded by the USDA. Their advice is free, research-based, and tailored to your county's specific conditions.
Master Gardener Program
Free gardening help from trained volunteers
Master Gardeners are community volunteers who complete 40–60 hours of university horticultural training. They answer gardening questions, diagnose plant problems, and offer workshops — all free.
Many extension offices run a Master Gardener hotline where you can call or email with photos of plant problems for free diagnosis.
Soil Testing
Available through your extension office
Before amending your soil, get it tested. Your extension office offers soil testing (typically $10–$25) that tells you exact pH, nutrient levels, and amendment recommendations specific to what you want to grow.
Services Available in Los Angeles County
Finding local nurseries & garden centers in Los Angeles County
Why Buy Local
Local nurseries carry plants that are proven to grow in your area. Staff can give you advice specific to Los Angeles County's soil and climate that big-box stores can't. Plants from local growers are typically hardier because they're already acclimated to your zone.
How to Find Them
Search for "nurseries near Los Angeles County CA" or "garden center Los Angeles County" on Google Maps. Also check with your extension office — they often maintain lists of reputable local nurseries and plant sales.
Community gardens & gardening groups
Community gardens are a great way to learn from experienced gardeners in your area, especially if you're limited on space. Search "community garden Los Angeles County CA" or check your extension office and local parks department. Facebook groups like "Los Angeles County Gardeners" or "California Gardening" are also excellent for local advice and plant swaps.
What to Plant After Your Harvest
After your first crops finish, use the remaining frost-free days to grow a second round.
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Sunlight & Day Length in Tujunga
Monthly daylight hours and peak sun — critical for onion varieties, photoperiod-sensitive plants, and solar garden planning.
Why it matters: Day length is the trigger that tells lettuce, spinach, and cilantro to bolt. In Tujunga, knowing when that day-length threshold arrives helps you plant a final round in time to harvest before it bolts.
Longest Day
14.3 hours
Summer solstice daylight
Shortest Day
9.7 hours
Winter solstice daylight
Peak Sun Hours
13.3 hr/day peak (summer)
Peak sun hours (green dashed line below) account for cloud cover — this is the usable direct sunlight your garden actually receives. Most vegetables need 6+ peak sun hours.
Onion tip: Day-neutral onion varieties like Candy, Cabernet, and Sierra Blanca perform best in your day-length range.
View detailed monthly data
| Month | Daylight Hours | Peak Sun Hours | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9 hr | 5.5 hr | Short day |
| February | 10.8 hr | 6.5 hr | Short day |
| March | 11.7 hr | 7.2 hr | Short day |
| April | 12.9 hr | 9.2 hr | Neutral |
| May | 13.8 hr | 11 hr | Neutral |
| June | 14.3 hr | 12.6 hr | Long day |
| July | 14.1 hr | 13.3 hr | Long day |
| August | 13.3 hr | 12.3 hr | Neutral |
| September | 12.2 hr | 10.8 hr | Neutral |
| October | 11.1 hr | 8.7 hr | Short day |
| November | 10.2 hr | 6.4 hr | Short day |
| December | 9.7 hr | 5.1 hr | Short day |
Peak sun hours factor in typical cloud cover — use these for solar panel and shade-planning calculations.
Soil Temperature & Composting in Tujunga
Monthly soil temps tell you when to plant warm-season crops, and when your compost pile is actively working.
Why it matters: Cold soil = stunted starts. A bean seed planted in 55°F soil rots before it germinates. Same seed in 65°F soil sprouts in 5 days. Tujunga's soil temperature pattern shows you the difference month to month.
Plant Warm Crops When
Soil reaches 60°F+
Soil warm enough from Mar through Nov.
Best Month to Compost
Apr
Microbial activity peaks when soil is warm.
Active Composting
12 months
Nearly year-round composting.
View detailed monthly data
| Month | Soil 4" Deep | Soil 8" Deep | Compost Activity | Time to Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 62°F | ♻️ Active | ~14 weeks |
| Feb | 56°F | 62°F | ♻️ Active | ~14 weeks |
| Mar | 63°F | 65°F | ♻️ Active | ~14 weeks |
| Apr | 71°F | 71°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| May | 80°F | 78°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Jun | 86°F | 82°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Jul | 93°F | 87°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Aug | 92°F | 91°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Sep | 90°F | 89°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Oct | 81°F | 82°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Nov | 69°F | 74°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Dec | 59°F | 65°F | ♻️ Active | ~14 weeks |
Highlighted rows = soil 60°F+ (safe for warm-season transplants). Compost finishes fastest during peak activity months.
Pest & Disease Pressure in Tujunga
Computed from local climate patterns — warmer, humid conditions increase pest generations and fungal disease risk.
What this means for you: Warm humid regions cycle through pest generations 3-5x faster than cold dry regions. Tujunga's pest score is your early-warning system: high score means commit to disease-resistant varieties and accept some crop loss to bugs.
Insect Pest Pressure
High — expect multiple pest generations. Preventative measures essential.
Disease Risk
Low disease risk — dry conditions reduce fungal problems.
Seasonal Risk
View 6 common pests in your area
| Pest | Risk Level | Peak Months |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | High | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Whiteflies | High | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Spider mites | High | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Thrips | High | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Scale insects | Moderate | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Nematodes | Moderate | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
Organic pest management tips
- Use row covers on susceptible crops during peak pest months
- Apply neem oil preventatively every 7-14 days during active pest season
- Interplant with strong-scented herbs (basil, marigold) to confuse pests
- Hand-pick larger pests (beetles, caterpillars) in early morning when they're sluggish
- Practice crop rotation — never plant the same family in the same spot within 3 years
Cover Crops for Tujunga
Cover crops protect bare soil, fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure — with planting dates calibrated for your area.
For new gardeners: The "chop and drop" approach to cover crops: cut them down right before flowering, let them lay on the surface as mulch, plant your vegetables through the mulch. Less work, healthier soil.
Spring Cover Crops (4 options) — Build soil before the main growing season
| Crop | Plant By | Terminate | N-Fixing | Soil Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckwheat | Apr 9 | Sep 12 | — | Rapid growth, attracts pollinators, suppresses weeds |
| Cowpeas (southern peas) | Apr 7 | Sep 19 | ✓ Yes | Excellent nitrogen fixer for warm climates, edible |
| Sorghum-sudan grass | Apr 8 | Sep 12 | — | Massive biomass, breaks compaction, suppresses nematodes |
| White clover | Mar 6 | Sep 19 | ✓ Yes | Living mulch, fixes nitrogen, permanent ground cover |
Summer Cover Crops (1 options) — Fill gaps and suppress weeds between plantings
| Crop | Plant By | Terminate | N-Fixing | Soil Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers | Apr 26 | Oct 31 | — | Deep roots break compaction, attract pollinators and beneficial insects |
Fall Cover Crops (1 options) — Plant after harvest to protect soil over winter
| Crop | Plant By | Terminate | N-Fixing | Soil Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson clover | Sep 16 | Mar 13 | ✓ Yes | Fixes nitrogen, attracts pollinators in spring |
Wind & Microclimate in Tujunga
For new gardeners: Wind affects three things gardeners forget: how fast soil dries (more wind = more watering), whether pollinators can work (calm beats gusty), and whether your trellised crops stay upright. Tujunga sees 5.2 mph on average — a forgiving baseline.
Wind dries soil, stresses plants, and affects frost patterns. Understanding your exposure helps with garden placement.
Seasonal Wind Speed
Spring: 9 mph Summer: 10 mph
Fall: 7 mph Winter: 8 mph
Prevailing wind: W. Moderate wind — consider a temporary windbreak for young seedlings.
Windbreak Benefit
3/10
Low need — wind is not a major factor in your garden planning.
Frost Pocket Risk
Moderate
Some terrain variation (646 ft range). Garden on slopes or higher ground if possible to avoid late-season frost pockets.
Rainwater Harvesting in Tujunga
How much water you can collect, when to collect it, and what size system you need for your garden.
The practical takeaway: Captured rainwater is better for plants than tap water (no chlorine), works during water restrictions, and reduces stormwater runoff. Tujunga's 14" annual rainfall is a meaningful pool — most homes could capture 10,000+ gallons a year with a decent system.
Annual Collection
6,479 gal
Per 1,000 sq ft of roof area (at 80% collection efficiency)
Recommended Setup
8 rain barrels (55 gal each)
For a typical 500 sq ft garden. Serious collectors: consider a 2,500 gal tank.
Legal Status
Unrestricted
Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state with no restrictions.
Best Collection Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Highest rainfall months — your barrels will fill up quickly during these months.
Months to Draw From Storage
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Dry months when you'll rely on stored water — size your storage for this gap.
Rainwater collection tips for your area
- Your county receives approximately 13.0 inches of rain per year
- A 1,000 sq ft roof can collect roughly 6,479 gallons annually
- Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state
- In your dry climate, every drop counts — consider a larger cistern system
- Position collection tanks in shade to reduce evaporation and algae growth
🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Tujunga
105 vegetables matched to Zone 10b with planting dates calibrated for Tujunga.
Show all 105 vegetables with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 3 – Aug 7 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 28 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 21 – Oct 30 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jul 10 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Mar 13 | — | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jun 5 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jul 24 – Sep 18 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Jul 24 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jul 10 – Aug 28 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 15 – Jun 19 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 5 – Jul 17 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 15 – Jun 19 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 14 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Apr 17 | — | Aug 21 – Oct 2 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 13 | — | Sep 26 | May 15 – Jun 19 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jul 31 | 55–100 |
| Celery | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 – Aug 21 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 5 – Jul 17 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jul 17 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Aug 14 – Oct 23 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 – Aug 7 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 5 – Jul 17 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jun 26 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 3 – Aug 7 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jul 31 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jun 12 – Aug 7 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jun 12 – Jul 24 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Apr 17 – May 8 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | May 29 – Jun 26 | 45–60 |
| Cucumber | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Mar 13 | — | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jun 5 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 3 – Aug 7 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jun 26 – Aug 7 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 19 – Aug 21 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 22 – Jun 26 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jun 26 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 19 – Jul 31 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Jul 24 | 60–90 |
| Ginger | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Dec 11 – Feb 19 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 50–65 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 19 – Sep 25 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 24 – Aug 28 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Aug 14 – Oct 23 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 7 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 22 – Jun 19 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jul 24 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jul 10 – Aug 14 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 22 – Jun 26 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jun 12 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jul 3 – Sep 18 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 – Aug 7 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jul 17 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jun 12 – Jul 24 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 24 – Sep 25 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 10 – Sep 25 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 15 – Jun 19 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 3 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 19 – Aug 7 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Apr 10 – May 8 | 7–21 |
| Mizuna | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jun 5 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jul 10 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jul 3 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 3 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jul 3 – Aug 21 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 15 – Jun 12 | 40–55 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | May 29 – Jun 26 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jul 24 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 19 – Aug 28 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 28 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 15 – Jun 19 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 5 – Jul 10 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Mar 13 | — | Sep 26 | Apr 10 – May 1 | 22–35 |
| Romanesco | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 19 – Jul 31 | 75–100 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jun 12 – Aug 7 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jun 26 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Jul 17 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | Jul 3 – Aug 21 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Feb 20 | Apr 10 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jul 24 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 7 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jul 10 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | May 29 – Jul 31 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 3 – Aug 28 | 80–120 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jun 12 – Jul 24 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 28 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jun 12 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Dec 11 – Feb 19 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 13 | — | Sep 26 | Apr 24 – May 29 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Apr 3 | Sep 26 | May 15 – Jun 19 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 19 – Aug 7 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Apr 10 | — | — | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 28 | 90–120 |
| Yam | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Oct 9 – Mar 26 | 180–330 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 17 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 | — | May 29 – Jul 24 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Tujunga
16 fruits matched to Zone 10b with planting dates calibrated for Tujunga.
Show all 16 fruits with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Apr 17 | — | Jul 17 – Oct 30 | 90–180 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Apr 17 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 31 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Dragon Fruit | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Figs | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Apr 17 | — | Jun 26 – Aug 21 | 65–80 |
| Guava | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Apr 17 | — | Jul 10 – Aug 21 | 80–110 |
| Loquat | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Passion Fruit | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 365–545 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Apr 17 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Apr 17 | — | Jul 17 – Apr 16 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Tujunga
23 herbs matched to Zone 10b with planting dates calibrated for Tujunga.
Show all 23 herbs with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 – Sep 11 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Feb 20 | Apr 10 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 50–75 |
| Borage | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Sep 26 | May 22 – Jul 10 | 50–60 |
| Chervil | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jul 10 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jul 10 | 40–60 |
| Cumin | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Sep 26 | Jul 10 – Sep 11 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Sep 26 | May 8 – Jul 10 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Feb 20 | Apr 10 | Apr 10 | — | May 29 – Jul 24 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Aug 7 | 60–90 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jun 26 – Aug 21 | 75–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Feb 20 | Apr 10 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Feb 20 | Apr 10 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 26 – Sep 25 | 75–120 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 6 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Sep 26 | May 29 – Jul 31 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jul 3 – Nov 20 | 80–180 |
| Sage | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jun 26 – Aug 21 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Jul 31 | 50–70 |
| Stevia | Feb 20 | Apr 10 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 12 – Aug 21 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Feb 20 | Apr 10 | Apr 10 | — | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | 50–75 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Tujunga
31 flowers matched to Zone 10b with planting dates calibrated for Tujunga.
Show all 31 flowers with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Feb 20 | Feb 20 | Feb 20 | — | Apr 17 – Nov 13 | 60–75 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Oct 10 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 | 90–120 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Jan 16 | Feb 13 | Aug 29 | Apr 10 – Jul 17 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Jan 23 | — | Feb 13 | — | Apr 24 – Dec 18 | 70–90 |
| Calendula | — | Jan 16 | Feb 13 | Aug 15 | Mar 27 – Jul 3 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Aug 15 | Oct 24 – Jan 16 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 6 | Feb 20 | Feb 20 | — | Apr 24 – Dec 11 | 60–90 |
| Cosmos | Mar 6 | Feb 13 | Feb 13 | — | Apr 24 – Nov 20 | 60–90 |
| Dahlias | — | Apr 3 | Apr 3 | — | Jun 12 – Jan 22 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 20 | — | Feb 27 | — | May 8 – Dec 4 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 6 | Jan 16 | Jan 16 | — | Mar 6 – Apr 10 | 60–80 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Oct 10 | Oct 10 – Nov 14 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Feb 27 | Feb 27 | Feb 27 | — | May 8 – Nov 6 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Jan 23 | — | Feb 13 | — | Apr 24 – Dec 18 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 3 | Apr 3 | — | Jun 12 – Jan 22 | 70–100 |
| Impatiens | Feb 6 | — | Feb 20 | — | May 1 – Nov 27 | 60–75 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Sep 26 | Dec 5 – Jan 30 | 60–90 |
| Marigolds | Mar 6 | Feb 20 | Feb 20 | — | Apr 17 – Nov 13 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 6 | Feb 13 | Feb 13 | — | Apr 10 – Nov 20 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | — | Division | Feb 13 | Aug 15 | Mar 27 – Jun 5 | 70–90 |
| Petunia | Feb 6 | — | Feb 20 | — | May 1 – Nov 13 | 70–90 |
| Portulaca | Mar 6 | Feb 20 | Feb 20 | — | Apr 10 – Nov 27 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Oct 10 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Feb 6 | — | Feb 27 | — | May 8 – Dec 4 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 6 | — | Feb 13 | — | Apr 24 – Nov 20 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 20 | — | Feb 27 | — | Jun 19 – Jul 31 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | — | Jan 16 | Feb 13 | Aug 15 | Apr 17 – Sep 25 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Mar 13 | Feb 13 | Feb 13 | — | May 8 – Nov 20 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | — | Jan 16 | Feb 13 | Aug 29 | Mar 13 – Jun 5 | 45–60 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Jan 23 | — | Feb 13 | — | Apr 24 – Dec 18 | 70–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 6 | Feb 13 | Feb 13 | — | Apr 24 – Nov 20 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Tujunga
ZIP Codes in Tujunga
Click any ZIP to see its specific frost, soil, and climate measurements (some ZIPs differ noticeably from the town aggregate):
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Los Angeles County.
Your Los Angeles County Garden Planner — Free
A 22-page printable planner built for Los Angeles County (Zone 10b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.
The Gardener's Encyclopedia to Companion Planting
The pairings that make vegetables, herbs, and flowers grow better — and the ones that quietly wreck a bed.
- Proven pairings for 200+ vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits
- Full seed-starting + planting schedule with timing and spacing
- Bonus: square-foot gardening guide + printable seasonal planners
Seed Saving & Storage Guide
Most saved seeds go bad before next season. This shows exactly when to pick, how to dry, and where to store seeds from 200 plants so yours don't.
- 200 plants, step-by-step: life cycle, pollination type, isolation
- Exact temperature + humidity ranges that keep seeds viable
- Bonus: searchable Google Sheets tracker + custom GPT assistant
Composting Guide for Homesteaders
Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost that actually feeds the garden — instead of a pile that smells, attracts pests, and never breaks down.
- 14 sections on composting methods, soil science, and troubleshooting
- The 7-step hot-compost system from start to finish
- Bonus tools: troubleshooting chart, safety guide, monitoring log