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When to Plant Lentils in Zone 10

In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors January 16 to April 11, and expect your first harvest around April 11. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)

Lentils planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a

Average last spring frost

January 30

Average first fall frost

December 30

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Direct sow

Jan 16

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Projected first harvest

Apr 11

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 10a (approximate)

Lentils is ready to harvest in about 85 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.

Lentils planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b

Average last spring frost

January 30

Average first fall frost

December 30

🌿

Direct sow

Jan 16

🌾

Projected first harvest

Apr 11

J
F
M
A
M
J
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S
O
N
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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 10b (approximate)

Lentils is ready to harvest in about 85 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.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of lentils in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

Common problems with lentils

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

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