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Apple Valley, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Apple Valley, CA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 28, 2026 24 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 1, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 30, 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 Apple Valley, CA’s first frost (~Dec 1, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Apple Valley, CA

January

February

March

April

September

October

December

Understand your frost dates

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