Frost Dates for Coarsegold, CA 93614
Last spring frost March 31 · First fall frost November 24 · 238 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 93614 has about 11,400 people.
Long season: 238 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 24–May 5 (70 days). Fall frost risk spans October 30–December 10 (41 days).
Frost probability for 93614
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 5 | March 31 | February 24 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 30 | November 24 | December 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at AUBERRY 2 NW (23.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 238-day season in Coarsegold
In Coarsegold (238 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 24 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 196 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 14. | Jul 25 |
| Pepper | Feb 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 196 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 14. | Jul 30 |
| Lettuce | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 273 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 3 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 280 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 280 available after Mar 10. | Sep 22 |
| Cucumber | Mar 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 210 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Beans | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Peas | — | Feb 3–Apr 14 | 301 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 3. | Sep 13 |
| Zucchini | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 210 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Onion | Jan 6 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 273 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 3–Mar 24 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 22 |
| Kale | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 273 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 3. | Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 287 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 3. | Sep 22 |
| Radish | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 23 |
| Beets | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 259 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 259 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 24 | 343 | overwinter: Plant Nov 24 to Dec 15; harvest the following summer. | Dec 15 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 24–Apr 21 | 294 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 24; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 210 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 210 available after Apr 7. | Aug 6 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 14 | 203 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 14. | Jul 12 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 17 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 252 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 24. | Sep 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 3 | Mar 17–Mar 17 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 22 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 287 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 3. | Aug 23 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 203 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 14. | Jul 12 |
| Eggplant | Feb 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 196 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 14. | Aug 4 |
| Okra | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Basil | Feb 24 | Apr 21–Apr 21 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 3–Mar 24 | 273 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Parsley | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 238 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 238 available after Apr 7. | Sep 8 |
| Celery | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 238 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 238 available after Apr 7. | Jul 20 |
| Scallions | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 2 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 12 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 3 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 3 |
| Collards | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 2 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 196 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 14. | Jul 20 |
| Chives | Jan 6 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 252 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 252 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Oregano | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 252 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 252 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 6 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 238 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 238 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Sage | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 252 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 252 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 252 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 252 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Cosmos | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Lavender | Jan 6 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 259 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 259 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 17 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Melons | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 196 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 14. | Jul 20 |
| Mint | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 259 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 259 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 217 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 7. | Aug 23 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 203 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 14. | Jul 22 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 224 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 224 available after Mar 31. | Aug 18 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 203 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 7. | Jul 30 |
| Watermelon | Mar 17 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 203 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 7. | Jul 25 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 210 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Zinnias | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
Month by month in Coarsegold
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 6), Lavender (Jan 6), Onion (Jan 6), Rosemary (Jan 6), Celery (Jan 20), Collards (Jan 20), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 3), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 3), Cabbage (Feb 3), Lettuce (Feb 3), Sage (Feb 3), Swiss Chard (Feb 3), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 3), Beets (Feb 3), Dill (Feb 3), Peas (Feb 3), Radish (Feb 3), Spinach (Feb 3), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 24). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 3), Corn (Mar 3), Cosmos (Mar 3), Nasturtiums (Mar 3), Okra (Mar 3), Zinnias (Mar 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 3), Turnip (Mar 3), Carrots (Mar 10), Potatoes (Mar 17), Sunflowers (Mar 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 3), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 3), Cabbage (Mar 3), Collards (Mar 3), Kale (Mar 3), Lettuce (Mar 3), +12 more. Last frost around March 31. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 7), Pole Beans (Apr 7). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 7), Chives (Apr 7), Corn (Apr 7), Okra (Apr 7), Oregano (Apr 7), Parsley (Apr 7), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 12), Pumpkin (Jul 12), Cantaloupe (Jul 20), Celery (Jul 20), Melons (Jul 20), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 22), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 4), Corn (Aug 6), Sunflowers (Aug 18), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 23), Pole Beans (Aug 23), Basil (Aug 28), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 2), Okra (Sep 2), Yellow Squash (Sep 2), Zucchini (Sep 2), Cauliflower (Sep 3), Beans (Sep 4), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 2), Scallions (Oct 2), Bok Choy (Oct 3), Lettuce (Oct 3), Kale (Oct 7), Kohlrabi (Oct 7), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 24). First frost around November 24. |
| December | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 15). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Coarsegold, CA (ZIP 93614)?
The median last spring frost date for Coarsegold, CA (ZIP code 93614) is around March 31. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before February 24; one in ten it runs past May 5.
What is the first fall frost date in Coarsegold, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Coarsegold, CA is around November 24. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 30 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Coarsegold, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Coarsegold is about 238 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Coarsegold (238 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Coarsegold, CA?
Coarsegold, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (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 Coarsegold, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 24 and plant out Apr 14 in Coarsegold. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Coarsegold?
Two: plant Mar 3 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1.
When do I plant garlic in Coarsegold?
Nov 24 to Dec 15; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Coarsegold?
Yes: plant out Apr 14 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 25 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Madera (ZIP 93638) has 269 frost-free days, 31 more than Coarsegold (ZIP 93614). See Madera ZIP 93638 frost dates
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