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Elk Creek, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Elk Creek, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 5, 2026 18 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 13, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 28, 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 Elk Creek, CA’s first frost (~Nov 13, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Elk Creek

95939

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