Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Grizzly flats, CA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8a.
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Grizzly flats, CA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Grizzly flats, CA
The average last frost date in spring for Grizzly flats is June 10th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until June 24th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Grizzly flats, CA
The average first frost date in fall for Grizzly flats is November 1st. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Grizzly flats, CA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Grizzly flats is approximately 144 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Grizzly flats, CA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Grizzly flats, CA Monthly Planting Recommendations
April
In April, recommended activities include starting Onion seeds indoors (from April 1st to April 15th), starting Aubergine seeds indoors (from April 15th to April 29th), and starting Celery seeds indoors (from April 1st to April 15th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Milk Thistle (from May 27th to June 10th), direct sowing Beet (from May 27th to June 10th), and starting Cantaloupe seeds indoors (from May 13th to May 27th).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing Butterfly Pea (from June 24th to July 8th), direct sowing Pumpkin (from June 17th to July 1st), and direct sowing Gladiolus (from June 10th to June 24th).