California · West
Costa Mesa, CA
Zone-aware planting reference for Costa Mesa. Population 113,204; USDA hardiness zone 10b; nearest curated zip code 92628.
- USDA zone
- 10b
- Population
- 113,204
- Last spring frost
- 01/09
- First fall frost
- 01/05
- Growing season
- 365 days
- Nearest zip
- 92628
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Costa Mesa
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 10b. 23 crops match.
Tree fruit
12 cropsBerries
2 cropsNuts
1 cropVegetables
6 crops
zone 10b Eggplant
Solanum melongena
zones 5a–10b
zone 10b Hot Pepper
Capsicum species
zones 4a–10b
zone 10b Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
zones 6a–10b
zone 10b Sweet Pepper
Capsicum annuum
zones 4a–10b
zone 10b Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
zones 6a–10b
zone 10b Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
zones 3a–10b
Herbs
2 cropsOther cities in California
Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Costa Mesa, CA?
Costa Mesa sits in USDA hardiness zone 10b, based on the nearest zip code (92628).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Costa Mesa?
Based on the nearest weather station, Costa Mesa averages a last spring frost around 01/09 and a first fall frost around 01/05, for a growing season of about 365 days.
- What crops grow well in Costa Mesa?
23 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 10b. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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