What to grow in Tunis

A local planting guide for Tunisia — hardiness zone 10b, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Tunis climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Tunis's location. Use it as a starting point — your own garden's aspect, walls and soil shift these by a week or two.

Hardiness zone
10b
Average winter low
9°C (47°F)
Average summer high
32°C (89°F)
Last spring frost
Essentially frost-free
First fall frost
Essentially frost-free
Frost-free growing season
Year-round
Annual rainfall
525 mm/yr (21 in)
Hot days (≥30°C) per year
~55 days

Best plants for Tunis

170 plants in the library suit hardiness zone 10b. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Tunis

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in hardiness zone 10b.

When to sow in Tunis

Tunis is frost-free with a mild, wetter winter. Grow cool-season crops through autumn and winter, and heat-lovers in spring and summer. Open the planner for a month-by-month calendar tuned to your exact spot.

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