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Gilroy, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Gilroy, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 24, 2026 28 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 27, 202615 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 31, 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 Gilroy, CA’s first frost (~Nov 27, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Gilroy

95020

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