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Lake Elsinore, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lake Elsinore, CA (USDA hardiness zone 10a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 28, 2026 25 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 18, 202621 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 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 Lake Elsinore, CA’s first frost (~Dec 18, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lake Elsinore, CA

January

February

March

September

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

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