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Occidental, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Occidental, CA (USDA hardiness zone 10a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 29, 2026 35 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 30, 202634 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 14, 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 Occidental, CA’s first frost (~Dec 30, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Occidental

95465

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