December To-Do List: Zone 10
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At the beginning of this month, start cold-loving veggies, such as Brussels sprouts and English peas.
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Most citrus fruits ripen now—remove and compost old fruit or use for slug traps.
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Feed mangoes a shot of compost tea as soon as flower spikes appear.
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If rainfall is scarce, provide at least 1 inch of water per week.
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If frost threatens, be prepared to protect plants with row covers.
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Keep harvesting beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, greens, onions, potatoes, radishes, and melons.
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