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Barstow, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Barstow, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 22, 2026 21 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 23, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 20, 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 Barstow, CA’s first frost (~Nov 23, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Barstow

92311

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Barstow, CA (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.