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Sonora, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Sonora, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 9, 2026 18 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 9, 202615 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 2, 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 Sonora, CA’s first frost (~Nov 9, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Sonora

95370

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