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Smith River, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Smith River, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 31, 2026 38 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 27, 202634 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 20, 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 Smith River, CA’s first frost (~Dec 27, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Smith River

95567

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