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South Lake Tahoe, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in South Lake Tahoe, CA (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Jun 7, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 28, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 23, 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA’s first frost (~Sep 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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ZIP codes in South Lake Tahoe

96150

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