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Planting calendar for ZIP 90405 (Santa Monica, CA)

When to plant vegetables in Santa Monica, CA (USDA hardiness zone 11a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 24, 2026 29 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 15, 202623 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 2, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full Santa Monica, CA planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 90405: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00049785 WOODLAND HILLS PIERCE COLLEGE, CA US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.