When to Plant Rutabaga in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around November 28, transplant or plant outdoors January 2 to March 3, and expect your first harvest around March 3. Zone 10 also has a fall planting window opening around November 4. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Rutabaga planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Nov 28
Transplant outdoors
Jan 2
Projected first harvest
Mar 3
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Sep 30
Transplant outdoors
Nov 4
Projected first harvest
Jan 3
spring planting
fall planting
Most rutabaga mature in about 50 to 90 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Rutabaga planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Nov 28
Transplant outdoors
Jan 2
Projected first harvest
Mar 3
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Sep 30
Transplant outdoors
Nov 4
Projected first harvest
Jan 3
spring planting
fall planting
Most rutabaga mature in about 50 to 90 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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Varieties to grow
3 varieties of rutabaga in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with rutabaga
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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