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Carmel Valley, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Carmel Valley, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 20, 2026 32 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 8, 202625 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 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 Carmel Valley, CA’s first frost (~Dec 8, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Carmel Valley, CA

January

February

March

April

September

December

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ZIP codes in Carmel Valley

93924

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