Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Lemoore station, CA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9b.
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Lemoore station, CA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Lemoore station, CA
The average last frost date in spring for Lemoore station is March 1st. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 15th 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 Lemoore station, CA
The average first frost date in fall for Lemoore station is November 20th. 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 Lemoore station, CA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Lemoore station is approximately 264 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.
Lemoore station, CA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Lemoore station, CA Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from January 4th to January 18th), starting Statice seeds indoors (from January 4th to January 18th), and starting Thyme seeds indoors (from January 4th to January 18th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Bok Choy (from February 1st to February 15th), direct sowing Arugula (from February 1st to February 15th), and direct sowing Poppy (from February 1st to February 15th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Corn (from March 15th to March 22nd), direct sowing Anise (from March 8th to March 15th), and direct sowing Cosmos (from March 8th to March 15th).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from December 21st to January 4th), starting Celery seeds indoors (from December 21st to January 4th), and starting French Lavender seeds indoors (from December 21st to January 4th).