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Planting calendar for ZIP 95065 (Santa Cruz, CA)

When to plant vegetables in Santa Cruz, CA (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 29, 2026 25 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 13, 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 Cruz, CA planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 95065: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00047916 SANTA CRUZ, CA US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.