When to Plant Prickly Pear in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors February 13 to February 13, and expect your first harvest around February 13. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Prickly Pear planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Direct sow
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Feb 13
Prickly Pear is ready to harvest in about 365 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Prickly Pear planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Direct sow
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Feb 13
Prickly Pear is ready to harvest in about 365 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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