Cities · Zone 10a
What to plant in San Francisco
Fog is the frost. Cool-summer crops win. Heat-lovers want a microclimate.
The zone number lies. A Mission patio is not the Richmond. Grow what matches your block.
- Sample ZIP
- 94102
- Last frost
- Jan 20
- First frost
- Dec 31
Sow for fall
Direct-sow fast cool crops now. Skip tomatoes. Count days to first frost.
- AstroFall sowing: arugulaDirect sow
30 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- Detroit Dark RedFall sowing: beetsDirect sow
55 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- Slow BoltFall sowing: cilantroDirect sow
40 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- BouquetFall sowing: dillDirect sow
40 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- LacinatoFall sowing: kaleDirect sow
50 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- Black Seeded SimpsonFall sowing: lettuceDirect sow
40 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- Cherry BelleFall sowing: radishDirect sow
28 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- BloomsdaleFall sowing: spinachDirect sow
40 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- Fordhook GiantFall sowing: swiss chardDirect sow
50 days needed · 59 days of season left.
- Black BeautyFall sowing: zucchiniDirect sow
55 days needed · 59 days of season left.
Full Zone 10a guide · Open matcher with 94102
The sow list
A note when it is time to sow
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