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Tehachapi, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Tehachapi, CA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 28, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 26, 202617 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 18, 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 Tehachapi, CA’s first frost (~Oct 26, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Tehachapi

93561

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