Frost Dates for Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley has 9 ZIP codes. The Berkeley, CA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost Frost-free zone · First fall frost Frost-free zone · 365 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 94708 has about 11,900 people, one of 9 ZIP codes in Berkeley.
Year-round season: 365 frost-free days.
Which crops fit a frost-free season in Berkeley
Berkeley has a year-round, frost-free season. Cool-season crops: Lettuce, Carrots, Peas, Onion, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Radish, Beets, Potatoes, Garlic, Strawberry, Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Brussel Sprouts, Cilantro, Parsley, Celery, Scallions, Turnip, Kohlrabi, Bok Choy, Collards, Chives, Dill, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Calendula, Lavender, Mint. Warm-season crops: Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Beans, Zucchini, Corn, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Eggplant, Okra, Basil, Cantaloupe, Cosmos, Marigolds, Melons, Nasturtiums, Pole Beans, Spaghetti Squash, Sunflowers, Tomatillos, Watermelon, Yellow Squash, Zinnias.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | — | — | 365 | fits: Tomato is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Pepper | — | — | 365 | fits: Pepper is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Lettuce | — | — | 365 | fits: Lettuce is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Carrots | — | — | 365 | fits: Carrots is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cucumber | — | — | 365 | fits: Cucumber is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Beans | — | — | 365 | fits: Beans is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Peas | — | — | 365 | fits: Peas is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Zucchini | — | — | 365 | fits: Zucchini is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Onion | — | — | 365 | fits: Onion is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Spinach | — | — | 365 | fits: Spinach is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Kale | — | — | 365 | fits: Kale is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Broccoli | — | — | 365 | fits: Broccoli is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cabbage | — | — | 365 | fits: Cabbage is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Radish | — | — | 365 | fits: Radish is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Beets | — | — | 365 | fits: Beets is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Potatoes | — | — | 365 | fits: Potatoes is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Garlic | — | — | 365 | fits: Garlic is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Strawberry | — | — | 365 | perennial: A perennial; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. There is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Corn | — | — | 365 | fits: Corn is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Pumpkin | — | — | 365 | fits: Pumpkin is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cauliflower | — | — | 365 | fits: Cauliflower is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | 365 | fits: Swiss Chard is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Arugula | — | — | 365 | fits: Arugula is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Brussel Sprouts | — | — | 365 | fits: Brussel Sprouts is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Butternut Squash | — | — | 365 | fits: Butternut Squash is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Eggplant | — | — | 365 | fits: Eggplant is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Okra | — | — | 365 | fits: Okra is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Basil | — | — | 365 | fits: Basil is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | 365 | fits: Cilantro is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Parsley | — | — | 365 | fits: Parsley is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Celery | — | — | 365 | fits: Celery is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Scallions | — | — | 365 | fits: Scallions is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Turnip | — | — | 365 | fits: Turnip is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Kohlrabi | — | — | 365 | fits: Kohlrabi is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Bok Choy | — | — | 365 | fits: Bok Choy is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Collards | — | — | 365 | fits: Collards is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | 365 | fits: Cantaloupe is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Chives | — | — | 365 | fits: Chives is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Dill | — | — | 365 | fits: Dill is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Oregano | — | — | 365 | fits: Oregano is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Rosemary | — | — | 365 | fits: Rosemary is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Sage | — | — | 365 | fits: Sage is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Thyme | — | — | 365 | fits: Thyme is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Calendula | — | — | 365 | fits: Calendula is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cosmos | — | — | 365 | fits: Cosmos is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Lavender | — | — | 365 | fits: Lavender is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Marigolds | — | — | 365 | fits: Marigolds is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Melons | — | — | 365 | fits: Melons is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Mint | — | — | 365 | fits: Mint is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Nasturtiums | — | — | 365 | fits: Nasturtiums is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Pole Beans | — | — | 365 | fits: Pole Beans is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | — | — | 365 | fits: Spaghetti Squash is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | — | 365 | fits: Sunflowers is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Tomatillos | — | — | 365 | fits: Tomatillos is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Watermelon | — | — | 365 | fits: Watermelon is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Yellow Squash | — | — | 365 | fits: Yellow Squash is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Zinnias | — | — | 365 | fits: Zinnias is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
Month by month in Berkeley
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plant cool-season crops: lettuce, spinach, broccoli, peas, and carrots. |
| February | Direct sow brassicas and root vegetables. Start warm-season seedlings indoors. |
| March | Transplant warm-season crops outdoors. Sow beans, cucumbers, and squash. |
| April | Main warm-season planting window. Direct sow melons and sweet corn. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce. Keep beds irrigated as temperatures climb. |
| June | Monitor for heat stress. Harvest zucchini and cucumbers frequently. |
| July | Harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Watch for pests. |
| August | Start fall cool-season crops: broccoli, kale, beets, and carrots. |
| September | Plant fall lettuce, spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| October | Harvest mature crops. Direct sow cold-tolerant greens. |
| November | Plant garlic and onion sets. Harvest cool-season crops through the month. |
| December | Plant cool-season crops for winter harvest. Plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Berkeley, CA (ZIP 94708)?
Berkeley, CA is frost-free in most years, so there's no last spring frost date to plan around.
What is the first fall frost date in Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley, CA is frost-free in most years, so there's no first fall frost date to plan around.
How long is the growing season in Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley is frost-free, so the growing season runs year-round. Plan around heat and rainfall rather than frost dates.
What USDA hardiness zone is Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 10a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley is a frost-free zone, so there is no frost-date deadline for starting tomatoes indoors or transplanting. Check the tomato grow guide for individual growing requirements.
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