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Imperial, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Imperial, CA (USDA hardiness zone 10a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 4, 2026 22 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 26, 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 Imperial, CA’s first frost (~Dec 26, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Imperial, CA

January

February

October

November

December

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ZIP codes in Imperial

92251

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