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When to plant zinnia in Zone 10

In Zone 10, the last spring frost usually passes around January 31 and the first fall frost arrives around December 15, leaving about 318 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.

Nearly frost-free. Grow cool crops in winter; summers are too hot for many vegetables.

Last spring frost: January 31First fall frost: December 15Frost-free days: 318Days to maturity: 60Hardiness: Tender

Planting windows for zinnia in Zone 10

When to plant zinnia in Zone 10
TaskWindow
Direct sowFeb 7 to Feb 21
Estimated harvestApr 8 to Jun 17

The harvest estimate counts 60 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 70 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 10; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.

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How to grow zinnia

Sow zinnias right after last frost. Cut often, the more you pick, the more they bloom.

Companion plants

Good neighbors for Zinnia:

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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.