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Monterey, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Monterey, CA (USDA hardiness zone 10a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 1, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 30, 202616 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jan 21, 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 Monterey, CA’s first frost (~Dec 30, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Monterey, CA

January

February

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

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