Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Santa clara, CA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9b.
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Santa clara, CA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Santa clara, CA
The average last frost date in spring for Santa clara is February 15th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 1st 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 Santa clara, CA
The average first frost date in fall for Santa clara is December 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 Santa clara, CA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Santa clara is approximately 289 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.
Santa clara, CA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Santa clara, CA Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include direct sowing Poppy (from January 18th to February 1st), starting Pumpkin seeds indoors (from January 25th to February 1st), and starting Sage seeds indoors (from January 4th to January 18th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing German Chamomile (from February 1st to February 15th), direct sowing Cucumber (from February 22nd to March 8th), and direct sowing Gladiolus (from February 15th to March 1st).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Black Bean (from March 1st to March 15th), direct sowing Okra (from March 1st to March 15th), and direct sowing Melon (from March 1st to March 15th).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from December 21st to January 4th), starting Geranium seeds indoors (from December 7th to December 21st), and starting Cauliflower seeds indoors (from December 21st to January 4th).