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Carlsbad, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Carlsbad, CA (USDA hardiness zone 10a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 23, 2026 24 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 11, 202621 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 22, 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 Carlsbad, CA’s first frost (~Dec 11, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Carlsbad, CA

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September

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Carlsbad, CA (covering 4 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.