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Lakehead, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lakehead, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 8, 2026 36 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 28, 202631 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 26, 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 Lakehead, CA’s first frost (~Dec 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lakehead, CA

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ZIP codes in Lakehead

96051

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