Zone 10b

A gardener in hardiness zone 10b is picking produce on 2 November that would normally be long gone by now, including fruit from a two-year-old eggplant plant and zucchini grown from seed saved the previous summer. She notes that extreme heat is pushing her growing seasons to the edges of the calendar, extending harvests well into autumn.

A gardener in USDA hardiness zone 10b shared a photo of a zucchini flower larger than their hand, drawing warm reactions from the home gardening community. Large blossoms are typically a sign of healthy, vigorous plants, and gardeners in warm climates like zone 10b often see especially robust growth. The post is being shared as a lighthearted garden milestone among growing enthusiasts.