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Antioch, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Antioch, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 12, 2026 17 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 19, 202617 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 2, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Antioch, CA’s first frost (~Dec 19, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Antioch, CA

January

February

September

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Antioch, CA (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.