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When to Plant Quinoa in Zone 10

In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors January 30 to May 10, and expect your first harvest around May 10. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)

Quinoa 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 30

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Projected first harvest

May 10

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

Quinoa is ready to harvest in about 100 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.

Quinoa planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b

Average last spring frost

January 30

Average first fall frost

December 30

🌿

Direct sow

Jan 30

🌾

Projected first harvest

May 10

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

Quinoa is ready to harvest in about 100 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 quinoa in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

Common problems with quinoa

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

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