📍 Los Angeles, CA · Zone 10b · Last frost Thursday, January 15, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Fig Tree in Los Angeles, California (90021)
Location
Los Angeles, California
ZIP Code
90021
USDA Zone
10b
Last Frost
Thursday, January 15, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Direct Sow Outdoors
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Based on last frost Thursday, January 15, 2026 · Zone 10b
Pro tip: Sow Fig Tree directly outdoors 4 weeks after your last frost date — it needs warm soil.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ Growing Requirements
☀️
Sun
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
💧
Water
Low to Moderate
↔️
Spacing
120" apart
🌱
Planting Depth
6" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 21-42 days
Ready to Plant Fig Tree in Los Angeles?
Get your seeds now so they're ready by Thursday, February 12, 2026.
* Affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
🤝 Good Companions
Full Companion Planting Guide for Fig Tree
See which plants help Fig Tree thrive, which to keep away, and raised bed layout tips →
🛠️ Supplies You'll Need
* Affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🪴 Vegetative propagationPropagate vegetatively, not by seed
Most cultivated figs are parthenocarpic and don't produce viable seeds. Propagate by hardwood cuttings in spring.
Fig cuttings root easily in spring — the preferred and reliable propagation method.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 0 plants of Fig Tree. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Fig Tree in Los Angeles, California? +
In Los Angeles (Zone 10b), direct sow Fig Tree outdoors around Thursday, February 12, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Los Angeles, California? +
The average last spring frost date for Los Angeles, California (ZIP 90021) is around Thursday, January 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 10b.
How long does Fig Tree take to grow? +
Fig Tree typically matures in about 1095 days from direct sowing. In Los Angeles, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, February 12, 2026 plus 1095 days.
Should I start Fig Tree indoors or direct sow in California? +
Fig Tree does best when direct sown outdoors. In Los Angeles, sow directly around Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Other Plants for Los Angeles
Growing Fig Tree in Zone 10b
Fig Tree (Ficus carica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Los Angeles, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 15, 2026. Fig Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.