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Joshua Tree, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Joshua Tree, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 28, 2026 26 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 1, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 2, 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 Joshua Tree, CA’s first frost (~Dec 1, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Joshua Tree

92252

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