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Big Bear Lake, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Big Bear Lake, CA (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around May 27, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 4, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 12, 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 Big Bear Lake, CA’s first frost (~Oct 4, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Big Bear Lake

92315

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