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Death Valley, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Death Valley, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 15, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 28, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 7, 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 Death Valley, CA’s first frost (~Nov 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Death Valley, CA

January

February

March

September

November

December

Understand your frost dates

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ZIP codes in Death Valley

92328

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