Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Woodside, CA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9b.
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Woodside, CA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Woodside, CA
The average last frost date in spring for Woodside is March 10th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 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 Woodside, CA
The average first frost date in fall for Woodside is November 25th. 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 Woodside, CA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Woodside is approximately 260 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.
Woodside, CA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Woodside, CA Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Coleus seeds indoors (from January 13th to January 27th), starting Luffa seeds indoors (from January 27th to February 10th), and starting Broccoli seeds indoors (from January 13th to January 27th).
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Pumpkin seeds indoors (from February 17th to February 24th), direct sowing Parsley (from February 10th to February 24th), and direct sowing Crimson Clover (from February 10th to February 24th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Pumpkin (from March 17th to March 31st), direct sowing Gladiolus (from March 10th to March 24th), and direct sowing Babys Breath (from March 10th to March 24th).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from December 30th to January 13th), starting Lavender seeds indoors (from December 30th to January 13th), and starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from December 30th to January 13th).