Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Santa clarita, CA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9b.
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Santa clarita, CA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Santa clarita, CA
The average last frost date in spring for Santa clarita is March 25th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 8th 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 clarita, CA
The average first frost date in fall for Santa clarita 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 clarita, CA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Santa clarita is approximately 251 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 clarita, CA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Santa clarita, CA Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Cauliflower seeds indoors (from January 28th to February 11th), starting Coneflower seeds indoors (from January 28th to February 11th), and starting Tomatillo seeds indoors (from January 28th to February 11th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Garden Cress (from February 25th to March 11th), starting Kale seeds indoors (from February 11th to February 25th), direct sowing Kale (from February 25th to March 11th), and direct sowing Poppy (from February 25th to March 11th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Milk Thistle (from March 11th to March 25th), direct sowing Gladiolus (from March 25th to April 8th), and direct sowing Swiss Chard (from March 11th to March 25th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Chia (from April 8th to April 22nd), direct sowing Melon (from April 8th to April 22nd), and direct sowing Lima Bean (from April 8th to April 22nd).