Planting Calendar for ZIP 96003
Based on your local frost dates - last spring frost around Feb 8, first fall frost around Dec 28 - here is when to plant 79 common crops near ZIP 96003.
Last spring frost
Feb 8
First fall frost
Dec 28
Hardiness zone
9b
Vegetables
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Dec 28 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peppers | Dec 14 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cucumbers | Jan 18 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | Oct 20 |
| Zucchini | Jan 18 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | Oct 25 |
| Summer Squash | Jan 18 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | Oct 23 |
| Winter Squash | Jan 18 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Pumpkins | Jan 18 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Green Beans | - | Feb 8 (Direct sow) | Oct 20 |
| Sweet Corn | - | Feb 15 (Direct sow) | - |
| Melons | Jan 18 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Watermelon | Jan 18 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Okra | - | Feb 22 (Direct sow) | - |
| Eggplant | Dec 14 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 25 |
| Spinach | - | Dec 28 (Direct sow) | Oct 30 |
| Kale | Dec 28 | Jan 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 20 |
| Peas | - | Dec 28 (Direct sow) | Oct 15 |
| Carrots | - | Jan 18 (Direct sow) | Oct 5 |
| Beets | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | Oct 20 |
| Radishes | - | Jan 11 (Direct sow) | Nov 16 |
| Broccoli | Dec 28 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 10 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 28 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 5 |
| Cabbage | Dec 28 | Jan 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 5 |
| Onions | Nov 30 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Potatoes | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | - |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 11 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 20 |
| Sweet Potatoes | - | Mar 1 (Direct sow) | - |
| Brussels Sprouts | Dec 28 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Sep 5 |
| Celery | Nov 30 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Leeks | Nov 30 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Aug 16 |
| Turnips | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | Oct 25 |
| Rutabaga | - | Feb 8 (Direct sow) | Sep 10 |
| Parsnips | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | Aug 16 |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 11 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 20 |
| Collard Greens | Dec 28 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 10 |
| Mustard Greens | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | Oct 30 |
| Arugula | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | Nov 4 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 11 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 25 |
| Green Onions | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | Oct 15 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 28 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fennel | Jan 11 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Sep 25 |
| Popcorn | Feb 8 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Black-Eyed Peas | Feb 8 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | Sep 25 |
| Lima Beans | Feb 8 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Edamame | Feb 8 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peanuts | Feb 8 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Globe Artichoke | Dec 14 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Sep 15 |
| Horseradish | Feb 8 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | - |
| Ground Cherries | Dec 28 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Radicchio | Jan 4 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 5 |
| Endive | Jan 4 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Sep 15 |
| Watercress | Jan 18 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 15 |
| Sorrel | Dec 28 | Jan 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 15 |
| Sunchokes | Feb 8 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | - |
| Malabar Spinach | Dec 28 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Amaranth Greens | Jan 18 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | Oct 30 |
| Luffa Gourd | Dec 28 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 11 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fava Beans | Feb 8 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Sep 20 |
| Chayote | Jan 11 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Corn Salad | Feb 8 | Jan 11 (Transplant out) | Oct 15 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 11 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cardoon | Dec 28 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
Herbs
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Dec 28 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cilantro | - | Jan 25 (Direct sow) | Oct 25 |
| Parsley | Dec 14 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | Sep 30 |
| Dill | - | Feb 15 (Direct sow) | Oct 15 |
| Lemon Balm | Dec 28 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Borage | Feb 8 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | Oct 20 |
| Chervil | Feb 8 | Jan 18 (Transplant out) | Oct 20 |
| Lemongrass | Dec 14 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Summer Savory | Dec 28 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Marjoram | Dec 28 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lovage | Dec 28 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | Sep 15 |
| Anise Hyssop | Dec 14 | Feb 8 (Transplant out) | - |
| Shiso | Dec 28 | Feb 15 (Transplant out) | - |
| Stevia | Dec 14 | Feb 22 (Transplant out) | - |
| Chamomile | Dec 28 | Jan 25 (Transplant out) | Oct 10 |
| Tarragon | Feb 8 | Feb 8 (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 Shasta Dam, Ca, 6 miles away. Averages for planning, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.