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Lompoc, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lompoc, CA (USDA hardiness zone 10a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 20, 2026 27 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 19, 202623 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 23, 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 Lompoc, CA’s first frost (~Dec 19, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lompoc, CA

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February

March

September

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

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