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Los Gatos, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Los Gatos, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 2, 2026 29 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 6, 202620 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 11, 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 Los Gatos, CA’s first frost (~Dec 6, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Los Gatos, CA

January

February

March

September

November

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Los Gatos, CA (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.