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Chico, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Chico, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 4, 2026 21 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 17, 202613 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 Chico, CA’s first frost (~Nov 17, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Chico, CA

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March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Chico, CA (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.