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
Direct sow
Jan 30
Projected first harvest
May 10
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
Quinoa is ready to harvest in about 100 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with quinoa
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