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Lincoln, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lincoln, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 25, 2026 32 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 5, 202618 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 7, 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 Lincoln, CA’s first frost (~Dec 5, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lincoln, CA

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ZIP codes in Lincoln

95648

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