Planting Calendar for ZIP 94538
Based on your local frost dates - last spring frost around Jan 1, first fall frost around Dec 27 - here is when to plant 79 common crops near ZIP 94538.
Last spring frost
Jan 1
First fall frost
Dec 27
Hardiness zone
10a
Vegetables
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Nov 20 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peppers | Nov 6 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cucumbers | Dec 11 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | Oct 19 |
| Zucchini | Dec 11 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | Oct 24 |
| Summer Squash | Dec 11 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | Oct 22 |
| Winter Squash | Dec 11 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Pumpkins | Dec 11 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Green Beans | - | Jan 1 (Direct sow) | Oct 19 |
| Sweet Corn | - | Jan 8 (Direct sow) | - |
| Melons | Dec 11 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Watermelon | Dec 11 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Okra | - | Jan 15 (Direct sow) | - |
| Eggplant | Nov 6 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lettuce | Dec 4 | Dec 4 (Transplant out) | Oct 24 |
| Spinach | - | Nov 20 (Direct sow) | Oct 29 |
| Kale | Nov 20 | Dec 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 19 |
| Peas | - | Nov 20 (Direct sow) | Oct 14 |
| Carrots | - | Dec 11 (Direct sow) | Oct 4 |
| Beets | - | Dec 4 (Direct sow) | Oct 19 |
| Radishes | - | Dec 4 (Direct sow) | Nov 15 |
| Broccoli | Nov 20 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 9 |
| Cauliflower | Nov 20 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 4 |
| Cabbage | Nov 20 | Dec 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 4 |
| Onions | Oct 23 | Dec 4 (Transplant out) | - |
| Potatoes | - | Dec 18 (Direct sow) | - |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 4 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 19 |
| Sweet Potatoes | - | Jan 22 (Direct sow) | - |
| Brussels Sprouts | Nov 20 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Sep 4 |
| Celery | Oct 23 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Leeks | Oct 23 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Aug 15 |
| Turnips | - | Dec 18 (Direct sow) | Oct 24 |
| Rutabaga | - | Jan 1 (Direct sow) | Sep 9 |
| Parsnips | - | Dec 18 (Direct sow) | Aug 15 |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 4 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 19 |
| Collard Greens | Nov 20 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 9 |
| Mustard Greens | - | Dec 18 (Direct sow) | Oct 29 |
| Arugula | - | Dec 18 (Direct sow) | Nov 3 |
| Bok Choy | Dec 4 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 24 |
| Green Onions | - | Dec 18 (Direct sow) | Oct 14 |
| Tomatillos | Nov 20 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fennel | Dec 4 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Sep 24 |
| Popcorn | Jan 1 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Black-Eyed Peas | Jan 1 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | Sep 24 |
| Lima Beans | Jan 1 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Edamame | Jan 1 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peanuts | Jan 1 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Globe Artichoke | Nov 6 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Sep 14 |
| Horseradish | Jan 1 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Ground Cherries | Nov 20 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Radicchio | Nov 27 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 4 |
| Endive | Nov 27 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Sep 14 |
| Watercress | Dec 11 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 14 |
| Sorrel | Nov 20 | Dec 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 14 |
| Sunchokes | Jan 1 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Malabar Spinach | Nov 20 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Amaranth Greens | Dec 11 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | Oct 29 |
| Luffa Gourd | Nov 20 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| New Zealand Spinach | Dec 4 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fava Beans | Jan 1 | Dec 4 (Transplant out) | Sep 19 |
| Chayote | Dec 4 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Corn Salad | Jan 1 | Dec 4 (Transplant out) | Oct 14 |
| Bitter Melon | Dec 4 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cardoon | Nov 20 | Jan 1 (Transplant out) | - |
Herbs
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Nov 20 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cilantro | - | Dec 18 (Direct sow) | Oct 24 |
| Parsley | Nov 6 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | Sep 29 |
| Dill | - | Jan 8 (Direct sow) | Oct 14 |
| Lemon Balm | Nov 20 | Jan 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Borage | Jan 1 | Jan 1 (Transplant out) | Oct 19 |
| Chervil | Jan 1 | Dec 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 19 |
| Lemongrass | Nov 6 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Summer Savory | Nov 20 | Jan 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Marjoram | Nov 20 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lovage | Nov 20 | Jan 1 (Transplant out) | Sep 14 |
| Anise Hyssop | Nov 6 | Jan 1 (Transplant out) | - |
| Shiso | Nov 20 | Jan 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Stevia | Nov 6 | Jan 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Chamomile | Nov 20 | Dec 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 9 |
| Tarragon | Jan 1 | Jan 1 (Transplant out) | - |
How to read this calendar
Start seeds indoors is when to sow in trays inside so seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant outside is when to transplant seedlings or direct-sow seed, based on frost tolerance. Fall planting by is the latest date to start a fall crop and still harvest before the first fall frost. Tender crops wait until after the last spring frost; hardy crops can go out earlier.
Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Newark, Ca, 4.3 miles away. Averages for planning, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.