What can I plant in March in zone 10b?

In USDA hardiness zone 10b (last spring frost around Jan 9, 2026, first fall frost around Jan 5, 2026), March is a good time to transplant outdoors cantaloupe microgreens, chiltepin pepper, eggplant, ethiopian eggplant.

What to plant in March in zone 10b

11 crops to start indoors, direct sow, transplant, or harvest in March in USDA hardiness zone 10b. Typical last spring frost around Jan 9, 2026, first fall frost around Jan 5, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.

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Transplant outdoors

Move these hardened-off seedlings into the garden.

Cantaloupe Microgreens
Chiltepin Pepper
Eggplant
Ethiopian Eggplant
Melon
Melon (Pickling)
Okra
Pepper (Habanero)
Pepper (Hot)
Pepper (Sweet & Hot)
Pepper (Tabasco)

Keep going

Full zone 10b planting calendar →
What to plant in March (all zones) →
Succession planting for a continuous harvest →

Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 90847) in zone 10b, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.