When to Plant Cumin in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around December 5, transplant or plant outdoors February 6 to June 6, and expect your first harvest around June 6. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Cumin planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Feb 6
Projected first harvest
Jun 6
Cumin is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Cumin planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Feb 6
Projected first harvest
Jun 6
Cumin is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
Not sure whether you're in 10a or 10b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
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