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Nevada City, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Nevada City, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 14, 2026 21 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 20, 202620 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 10, 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 Nevada City, CA’s first frost (~Nov 20, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Nevada City

95959

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