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Lake Hughes, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lake Hughes, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 6, 2026 35 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 29, 202616 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 20, 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 Hughes, CA’s first frost (~Nov 29, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Lake Hughes

93532

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