Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Villa park, CA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 10b.
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Villa park, CA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Villa park, CA
The average last frost date in spring for Villa park is January 1st. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until January 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 Villa park, CA
The average first frost date in fall for Villa park is December 15th. 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 Villa park, CA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Villa park is approximately 348 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.
Villa park, CA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Villa park, CA Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include direct sowing Lima Bean (from January 15th to January 29th), direct sowing Okra (from January 15th to January 29th), and direct sowing Sesame (from January 15th to January 29th).
October
In October, recommended activities include starting Petunia seeds indoors (from October 23rd to November 6th), starting Celery seeds indoors (from October 23rd to November 6th), and starting Pansy seeds indoors (from October 23rd to November 6th).
November
In November, recommended activities include starting Oregano seeds indoors (from November 6th to November 20th), starting Moonflower seeds indoors (from November 20th to December 4th), and starting Tomato seeds indoors (from November 6th to November 20th).
December
In December, recommended activities include direct sowing Watercress (from December 4th to December 18th), direct sowing Poppy (from December 4th to December 18th), and direct sowing Sorrel (from December 4th to December 18th).