Malabar, FL — Planting Guide for June
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This month in Malabar, FL
Each item below is timed to Malabar, FL's frost dates and soil temperatures. Skip nothing, stress about nothing.
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Basket week: peppers, tomatoes, and ageratum
The more you pick, the more the plant produces. Letting fruit overripen tells the plant it's time to stop.
A few tasks this June that'll pay off in July
- First harvests: ageratum, alpine strawberries, and artichoke
Malabar gardens in a long-season climate (Zone 10a, 336 frost-free days). Spring arrives early and fall lingers, so most of the work is matching the right crop to the right window — heat-lovers go in the ground as soon as the soil warms, and cool-season crops shift to fall and even winter rather than spring. Succession planting is your friend; you can plant the same crop three or four times in a season.
Native soil is Sand — warms fast and drains free, but nutrients and water wash through. Plan on heavy organic-matter additions and either drip irrigation or frequent shallow waterings to keep crops happy.
Malabar averages 20.1 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
10a (30°F to 35°F min)
❄️ Avg. Last Frost
January 19
🍂 Avg. First Frost
December 20
📅 Growing Season
336 days
🌧️ Climate
Humid 54.9" annual
💨 Wind
Moderate 8.4 mph avg
🥶 Frost Tier
Regular 42% frost-free years
🏜️ Drought
20.1 wk/yr trend stable
📍 ZIP Codes
1 ZIP
Monthly Watering Calendar for Malabar
When you'll need to water your garden — based on average monthly rainfall vs. the ~1 inch/week most gardens need.
Why it matters: A drip irrigation system pays for itself in 1-2 seasons in any climate. Malabar's 55" 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 | 2.2 in | 6 days | — | None |
| Feb | 3.1 in | 7 days | 1.2 in | Moderate |
| Mar | 3.5 in | 7 days | 0.8 in | Moderate |
| Apr | 2.5 in | 5 days | 1.8 in | High |
| May | 3.8 in | 8 days | 0.5 in | Low |
| Jun | 7.5 in | 14 days | — | Low |
| Jul | 6.6 in | 16 days | — | Low |
| Aug | 6.8 in | 17 days | — | Low |
| Sep | 7.6 in | 16 days | — | Low |
| Oct | 5 in | 11 days | — | Low |
| Nov | 1.9 in | 6 days | 2.4 in | High |
| Dec | 2.3 in | 6 days | — | None |
Annual total: 52.8 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.
Malabar Soil Profile
Soil Type
Sand
Soil pH
4.8-5.9
Drainage
Well Drained
Frost Risk Probability
Based on 18 years of NOAA weather station data from 3 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) | Feb 17 | Dec 24 | 310 days |
| Cautious | Feb 4 | Dec 23 | 322 days |
| Average year | Jan 19 | Dec 20 | 335 days |
| Optimistic | Jan 13 | Dec 17 | 338 days |
| Aggressive (risky) | Jan 6 | Dec 12 | 340 days |
Not very — frost dates can vary by ±42 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 shorter here (about 2.7 days per decade). Use the "Conservative" dates and choose fast-maturing varieties.
Gardening Difficulty Score
Brevard County presents some gardening challenges. Choose adapted varieties and plan around frost dates.
Local Gardening Help in Brevard 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 Brevard County's climate and soil.
County Extension Office
Brevard County University of Florida IFAS Extension Extension Office
Phone: 352-392-1761
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 Brevard County
Finding local nurseries & garden centers in Brevard County
Why Buy Local
Local nurseries carry plants that are proven to grow in your area. Staff can give you advice specific to Brevard 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 Brevard County FL" or "garden center Brevard 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 Brevard County FL" or check your extension office and local parks department. Facebook groups like "Brevard County Gardeners" or "Florida 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 Malabar
Monthly daylight hours and peak sun — critical for onion varieties, photoperiod-sensitive plants, and solar garden planning.
Why it matters: Onion varieties are sold by "short-day," "intermediate-day," and "long-day." Malabar's latitude determines which to buy — and getting it wrong is the difference between baseball-sized bulbs and marbles.
Longest Day
13.8 hours
Summer solstice daylight
Shortest Day
10.2 hours
Winter solstice daylight
Peak Sun Hours
9.4 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: Your shorter days favor short-day onion varieties like Vidalia, Texas 1015, and Red Creole. Plant in fall for best results.
View detailed monthly data
| Month | Daylight Hours | Peak Sun Hours | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.4 hr | 5.8 hr | Short day |
| February | 11 hr | 6.7 hr | Short day |
| March | 11.8 hr | 8 hr | Short day |
| April | 12.7 hr | 9.1 hr | Neutral |
| May | 13.4 hr | 9.4 hr | Neutral |
| June | 13.8 hr | 7.9 hr | Neutral |
| July | 13.6 hr | 7.2 hr | Neutral |
| August | 13 hr | 6.5 hr | Neutral |
| September | 12.2 hr | 6.6 hr | Neutral |
| October | 11.3 hr | 6.7 hr | Short day |
| November | 10.6 hr | 6.4 hr | Short day |
| December | 10.2 hr | 5.4 hr | Short day |
Peak sun hours factor in typical cloud cover — use these for solar panel and shade-planning calculations.
Soil Temperature & Composting in Malabar
Monthly soil temps tell you when to plant warm-season crops, and when your compost pile is actively working.
Why it matters: Soil temperature predicts plant emergence better than calendar dates. Malabar's spring soil warm-up curve tells you which weeks are safe for direct-sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and corn.
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 | 51°F | 58°F | ♻️ Active | ~14 weeks |
| Feb | 55°F | 59°F | ♻️ Active | ~14 weeks |
| Mar | 62°F | 64°F | ♻️ Active | ~14 weeks |
| Apr | 69°F | 67°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| May | 79°F | 75°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Jun | 88°F | 82°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Jul | 93°F | 89°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Aug | 95°F | 93°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Sep | 92°F | 91°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Oct | 82°F | 84°F | 🔥 Peak | ~8 weeks |
| Nov | 66°F | 73°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 Malabar
Computed from local climate patterns — warmer, humid conditions increase pest generations and fungal disease risk.
What this means for you: High pest pressure means weekly inspection. Low pest pressure means monthly. The score tells you which routine to set up before you have a problem.
Insect Pest Pressure
High — expect multiple pest generations. Preventative measures essential.
Disease Risk
High fungal/bacterial risk. Space plants for airflow, water at soil level.
Seasonal Risk
View 6 common pests in your area
| Pest | Risk Level | Peak Months |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | High | Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Whiteflies | High | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Spider mites | High | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Fire ants | High | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Thrips | Moderate | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Leaf miners | Low | Mar, Apr, May, Jun |
Organic pest management tips
- Install physical barriers: floating row covers, copper tape for slugs, mesh netting
- Apply Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) for caterpillar control — safe for beneficial insects
- Use kaolin clay spray to deter a wide range of insects on fruiting crops
- Release beneficial insects: ladybugs for aphids, parasitic wasps for caterpillars
- Apply neem oil weekly during high-pressure months
- Mulch heavily (3-4 inches) to reduce soil-borne disease splash
Cover Crops for Malabar
Cover crops protect bare soil, fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure — with planting dates calibrated for your area.
What this means for you: Bare soil is wasted soil — it loses nutrients to rain, dries out, compacts, and gets taken over by weeds. Cover crops (clovers, ryegrass, vetch, peas) are the "between seasons" trick that makes soil better every year. In Malabar, you can fit a cover crop into the gaps.
Spring Cover Crops (4 options) — Build soil before the main growing season
| Crop | Plant By | Terminate | N-Fixing | Soil Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckwheat | Jan 26 | Oct 25 | — | Rapid growth, attracts pollinators, suppresses weeds |
| Cowpeas (southern peas) | Jan 27 | Oct 11 | ✓ Yes | Excellent nitrogen fixer for warm climates, edible |
| Sorghum-sudan grass | Jan 24 | Oct 18 | — | Massive biomass, breaks compaction, suppresses nematodes |
| White clover | Dec 20 | Oct 25 | ✓ 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 | Feb 3 | Nov 22 | — | Deep roots break compaction, attract pollinators and beneficial insects |
Fall Cover Crops (4 options) — Plant after harvest to protect soil over winter
| Crop | Plant By | Terminate | N-Fixing | Soil Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian winter peas | Oct 11 | Jan 5 | ✓ Yes | Fixes nitrogen, good for heavy clay soils |
| Crimson clover | Oct 16 | Dec 29 | ✓ Yes | Fixes nitrogen, attracts pollinators in spring |
| Daikon radish | Oct 22 | Dec 29 | — | Deep taproot breaks compaction, excellent for clay soils |
| Hairy vetch | Sep 25 | Dec 29 | ✓ Yes | Excellent nitrogen fixer, good for depleted soils |
Wind & Microclimate in Malabar
For new gardeners: Light wind is good (strengthens stems, aids pollination); strong wind is bad (snaps stems, dries leaves, scatters seeds). Malabar averages 8.4 mph. If you garden near coast, ridge, or open plains, you're likely above that — plan for it.
Wind dries soil, stresses plants, and affects frost patterns. Understanding your exposure helps with garden placement.
Seasonal Wind Speed
Spring: 11 mph Summer: 9 mph
Fall: 11 mph Winter: 13 mph
Prevailing wind: E. Moderate wind — consider a temporary windbreak for young seedlings.
Windbreak Benefit
5.4/10
Moderately beneficial — a simple fence or trellis can protect delicate crops from wind stress.
Frost Pocket Risk
Low
Relatively flat terrain (55 ft range). Frost pocket risk is minimal — garden placement is flexible.
Rainwater Harvesting in Malabar
How much water you can collect, when to collect it, and what size system you need for your garden.
Quick context: Rainwater scales linearly with roof area. A 2,000 sq ft roof in Malabar captures ~1,200 gallons per 1" of rain — given 55" annual rainfall, that's thousands of gallons a year if you have storage to hold it.
Annual Collection
26,315 gal
Per 1,000 sq ft of roof area (at 80% collection efficiency)
Recommended Setup
6 rain barrels (55 gal each)
For a typical 500 sq ft garden. Serious collectors: consider a 1,250 gal tank.
Legal Status
Unrestricted
Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state with no restrictions.
Best Collection Months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Highest rainfall months — your barrels will fill up quickly during these months.
Months to Draw From Storage
Jan, Nov, Dec
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 52.8 inches of rain per year
- A 1,000 sq ft roof can collect roughly 26,315 gallons annually
- Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state
- Your area gets ample rainfall — even small barrels make a big difference
- Consider a rain garden to handle overflow during heavy rainfall months
🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Malabar
105 vegetables matched to Zone 10a with planting dates calibrated for Malabar.
Show all 105 vegetables with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 20 – May 25 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 27 – Jun 15 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Feb 2 | — | Jun 8 – Aug 17 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Apr 27 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Dec 29 | — | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | May 11 – Jul 6 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Apr 27 – Jun 15 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 23 – May 4 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 20 – Jun 15 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 27 – Jun 1 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 23 – May 18 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 20 – Jun 15 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Feb 2 | — | Jun 8 – Jul 20 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Dec 29 | — | Oct 25 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – May 18 | 55–100 |
| Celery | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 13 – Jun 8 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 23 – May 4 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – May 4 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Jun 1 – Aug 10 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 13 – May 25 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 23 – May 4 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 20 – May 25 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – May 18 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Mar 30 – May 25 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | 45–60 |
| Cucumber | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 18 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Dec 29 | — | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 20 – May 25 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Apr 13 – May 25 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 6 – Jun 8 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 9 – Apr 13 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 6 – May 18 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | 60–90 |
| Ginger | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Sep 28 – Dec 7 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Mar 23 – May 18 | 50–65 |
| Hot Peppers | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 6 – Jul 13 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | May 11 – Jun 15 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Jun 1 – Aug 10 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – May 11 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Apr 27 – Jun 1 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 9 – Apr 13 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 20 – Jul 6 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 13 – May 25 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – May 4 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | May 11 – Jul 13 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 27 – Jul 13 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 6 – May 25 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Jan 26 – Feb 23 | 7–21 |
| Mizuna | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Apr 27 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – Apr 20 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 18 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 20 – Jun 8 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | 40–55 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – May 11 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 18 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 6 – Jun 15 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 27 – Jun 15 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 23 – Apr 27 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Dec 29 | — | Oct 25 | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | 22–35 |
| Romanesco | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 6 – May 18 | 75–100 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 30 – May 25 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – May 4 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Apr 20 – Jun 8 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Dec 8 | Jan 26 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 18 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 18 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – May 11 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Apr 20 – Jun 15 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Apr 27 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 16 – May 18 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 20 – Jun 15 | 80–120 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 27 – Jun 15 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Sep 28 – Dec 7 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Dec 29 | — | Oct 25 | Feb 9 – Mar 16 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 19 | Oct 25 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 6 – May 25 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Jan 26 | — | — | Mar 23 – May 18 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 27 – Jun 15 | 90–120 |
| Yam | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Jul 27 – Jan 11 | 180–330 |
| Yard Long Beans | Dec 8 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 4 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Dec 22 | Jan 19 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 16 – May 11 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Malabar
16 fruits matched to Zone 10a with planting dates calibrated for Malabar.
Show all 16 fruits with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Feb 2 | — | May 4 – Aug 17 | 90–180 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Feb 2 | — | Apr 13 – May 18 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Dragon Fruit | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Figs | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Feb 2 | — | Apr 13 – Jun 8 | 65–80 |
| Guava | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Feb 2 | — | Apr 27 – Jun 8 | 80–110 |
| Loquat | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Passion Fruit | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 365–545 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Feb 2 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Feb 2 | — | May 4 – Feb 1 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Malabar
23 herbs matched to Zone 10a with planting dates calibrated for Malabar.
Show all 23 herbs with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 12 | Oct 25 | Apr 13 – Jun 29 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Dec 8 | Jan 26 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 25 | 50–75 |
| Borage | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 12 | Oct 25 | Mar 9 – Apr 27 | 50–60 |
| Chervil | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 12 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Apr 27 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 12 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Apr 27 | 40–60 |
| Cumin | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 12 | Oct 25 | Apr 27 – Jun 29 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 12 | Oct 25 | Feb 23 – Apr 27 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Dec 8 | Jan 26 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 16 – May 11 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 12 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – May 25 | 60–90 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Apr 13 – Jun 8 | 75–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Dec 8 | Jan 26 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Dec 8 | Jan 26 | Jan 26 | — | Apr 13 – Jul 13 | 75–120 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 12 | Oct 25 | Mar 16 – May 18 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Apr 20 – Sep 7 | 80–180 |
| Sage | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Apr 13 – Jun 8 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 18 | 50–70 |
| Stevia | Dec 8 | Jan 26 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 30 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Dec 8 | Jan 26 | Jan 26 | — | Mar 23 – May 25 | 50–75 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Malabar
31 flowers matched to Zone 10a with planting dates calibrated for Malabar.
Show all 31 flowers with dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Dec 8 | Dec 15 | Dec 15 | — | Feb 9 – Aug 24 | 60–75 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Nov 8 | Nov 8 – Dec 6 | 90–120 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Nov 10 | Dec 8 | Sep 27 | Feb 2 – May 11 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Nov 10 | — | Dec 8 | — | Feb 16 – Sep 14 | 70–90 |
| Calendula | — | Nov 10 | Dec 8 | Sep 13 | Jan 19 – Apr 27 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 13 | Nov 22 – Mar 14 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Dec 22 | Dec 15 | Dec 15 | — | Feb 16 – Sep 21 | 60–90 |
| Cosmos | Dec 22 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | — | Feb 16 – Aug 31 | 60–90 |
| Dahlias | — | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | — | Mar 30 – Oct 26 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Dec 8 | — | Dec 22 | — | Mar 2 – Sep 14 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Nov 24 | Nov 10 | Nov 10 | — | Dec 29 – Feb 16 | 60–80 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Nov 8 | Nov 8 – Dec 13 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Dec 15 | Dec 22 | Dec 22 | — | Mar 2 – Aug 31 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Nov 10 | — | Dec 8 | — | Feb 16 – Sep 14 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | — | Mar 30 – Oct 26 | 70–100 |
| Impatiens | Nov 24 | — | Dec 15 | — | Feb 23 – Sep 7 | 60–75 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Oct 25 | Jan 3 – Mar 14 | 60–90 |
| Marigolds | Dec 15 | Dec 15 | Dec 15 | — | Feb 9 – Aug 17 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Dec 22 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | — | Feb 2 – Aug 31 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | — | Division | Dec 8 | Sep 13 | Jan 19 – Mar 30 | 70–90 |
| Petunia | Nov 24 | — | Dec 22 | — | Mar 2 – Aug 31 | 70–90 |
| Portulaca | Dec 22 | Dec 15 | Dec 15 | — | Feb 2 – Sep 7 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Nov 8 | Nov 8 – Dec 6 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Nov 24 | — | Dec 22 | — | Mar 2 – Sep 14 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Nov 24 | — | Dec 8 | — | Feb 16 – Aug 31 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Dec 8 | — | Dec 22 | — | Apr 13 – Jun 8 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | — | Nov 10 | Dec 8 | Sep 13 | Feb 9 – Jul 6 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Dec 29 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | — | Mar 2 – Aug 31 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | — | Nov 10 | Dec 8 | Sep 27 | Jan 5 – Mar 30 | 45–60 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Nov 10 | — | Dec 8 | — | Feb 16 – Sep 28 | 70–90 |
| Zinnia | Dec 22 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | — | Feb 16 – Aug 31 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Malabar
ZIP Codes in Malabar
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 Brevard County.
Your Brevard County Garden Planner — Free
A 22-page printable planner built for Brevard County (Zone 10a). 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