When to Plant Ginger in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around December 5, transplant or plant outdoors February 27 to October 25, and expect your first harvest around October 25. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Ginger 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 27
Projected first harvest
Oct 25
Ginger is ready to harvest in about 240 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Ginger 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 27
Projected first harvest
Oct 25
Ginger is ready to harvest in about 240 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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