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Indio, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Indio, CA (USDA hardiness zone 10a). Typical last spring frost around Dec 31, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 27, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jan 20, 2027 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 Indio, CA’s first frost (~Dec 27, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Indio, CA

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Understand your frost dates

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