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Chula Vista, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Chula Vista, CA (USDA hardiness zone 10b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 6, 2026 21 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 31, 202620 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 1, 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 Chula Vista, CA’s first frost (~Dec 31, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Chula Vista, CA

January

February

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Chula Vista, CA (covering 5 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.