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Sacramento, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Sacramento, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 12, 2026 20 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 16, 202618 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 6, 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 Sacramento, CA’s first frost (~Dec 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Sacramento, CA

January

February

September

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Sacramento, CA (covering 29 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.