California · West
Santa Barbara, CA
Zone-aware planting reference for Santa Barbara. Population 91,842; USDA hardiness zone 10b; nearest curated zip code 93102.
- USDA zone
- 10b
- Population
- 91,842
- Last spring frost
- 01/11
- First fall frost
- 12/16
- Growing season
- 342 days
- Nearest zip
- 93102
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Santa Barbara
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 10b. 23 crops match.
Tree fruit
12 crops
Berries
2 crops
Nuts
1 crop
Vegetables
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 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Santa Barbara, CA?
Santa Barbara sits in USDA hardiness zone 10b, based on the nearest zip code (93102).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Santa Barbara?
Based on the nearest weather station, Santa Barbara averages a last spring frost around 01/11 and a first fall frost around 12/16, for a growing season of about 342 days.
- What crops grow well in Santa Barbara?
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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