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Eureka, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Eureka, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 22, 2026 32 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 7, 202622 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 4, 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 Eureka, CA’s first frost (~Dec 7, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Eureka, CA

January

February

March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Eureka, CA (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.