Frost Dates for Corcoran, CA 93212
Last spring frost February 23 · First fall frost November 23 · 273 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 93212 has about 23,100 people.
Very long season: 273 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 18–April 2 (74 days). Fall frost risk spans November 7–December 9 (32 days).
Frost probability for 93212
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 2 | February 23 | January 18 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 7 | November 23 | December 9 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CORCORAN IRRIG DIST (9.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 273-day season in Corcoran
In Corcoran (273 frost-free days, a very 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 | Jan 19 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 231 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 9. | Jul 24 |
| Pepper | Jan 12 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 231 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 9. | Jul 29 |
| Lettuce | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 2 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 315 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 2. | Sep 21 |
| Cucumber | Feb 2 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Beans | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Peas | — | Dec 29–Mar 9 | 336 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 336 available after Dec 29. | Sep 12 |
| Zucchini | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Onion | Dec 1 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 308 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 308 available after Jan 26. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 29–Feb 16 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 21 |
| Kale | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 308 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 308 available after Jan 26. | Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 322 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 322 available after Jan 26. | Sep 21 |
| Radish | — | Dec 29–Mar 23 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 22 |
| Beets | — | Dec 29–Mar 23 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 23 | 378 | overwinter: Plant Nov 23 to Dec 14; harvest the following summer. | Dec 14 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 19–Mar 16 | 329 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 19; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 245 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 2. | Aug 5 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 9 | 238 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 9. | Jul 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 12 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 287 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 287 available after Feb 16. | Sep 2 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 9 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 29–Mar 23 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 21 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 322 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 322 available after Jan 26. | Aug 22 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 238 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 9. | Jul 11 |
| Eggplant | Jan 5 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 231 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 9. | Aug 3 |
| Okra | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Basil | Jan 19 | Mar 16–Mar 16 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 26–Feb 16 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 27 |
| Parsley | Dec 15 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 273 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 2. | Sep 7 |
| Celery | Dec 15 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 273 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 2. | Jul 19 |
| Scallions | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 1 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 11 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 6 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 26 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 2 |
| Collards | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 14. | Oct 1 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 231 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 9. | Jul 19 |
| Chives | Dec 1 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 29–Mar 23 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Oregano | Dec 15 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 287 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 1 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 273 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Sage | Dec 29 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 287 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 15 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 27 |
| Cosmos | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Lavender | Dec 1 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 6 |
| Melons | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 231 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 9. | Jul 19 |
| Mint | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 252 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 2. | Aug 22 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 238 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 9. | Jul 21 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 259 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 259 available after Feb 23. | Aug 17 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 29 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 238 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 2. | Jul 29 |
| Watermelon | Feb 9 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 238 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 2. | Jul 24 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Zinnias | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
Month by month in Corcoran
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 5), Calendula (Jan 12), Cauliflower (Jan 12), Marigolds (Jan 12), Pepper (Jan 12), Basil (Jan 19), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 12), Cilantro (Jan 26), Turnip (Jan 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 26), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 26), Cabbage (Jan 26), Collards (Jan 26), Kale (Jan 26), Lettuce (Jan 26), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 19). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 2), Butternut Squash (Feb 9), Cantaloupe (Feb 9), Melons (Feb 9), Pumpkin (Feb 9), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 9), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 2), Potatoes (Feb 9), Sunflowers (Feb 23). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 9), Swiss Chard (Feb 9), Bok Choy (Feb 16), Cauliflower (Feb 16), Cosmos (Feb 23), Lavender (Feb 23), +4 more. Last frost around February 23. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 2), Pole Beans (Mar 2). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 2), Chives (Mar 2), Corn (Mar 2), Okra (Mar 2), Oregano (Mar 2), Parsley (Mar 2), +17 more. |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 11), Pumpkin (Jul 11), Cantaloupe (Jul 19), Celery (Jul 19), Melons (Jul 19), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 21), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 3), Corn (Aug 5), Sunflowers (Aug 17), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 22), Pole Beans (Aug 22), Basil (Aug 27), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 1), Okra (Sep 1), Yellow Squash (Sep 1), Zucchini (Sep 1), Cauliflower (Sep 2), Beans (Sep 3), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 1), Scallions (Oct 1), Bok Choy (Oct 2), Lettuce (Oct 2), Kale (Oct 6), Kohlrabi (Oct 6), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 23). First frost around November 23. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 1), Lavender (Dec 1), Onion (Dec 1), Rosemary (Dec 1), Celery (Dec 15), Collards (Dec 15), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 29), Beets (Dec 29), Dill (Dec 29), Peas (Dec 29), Radish (Dec 29), Spinach (Dec 29). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 14). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Corcoran, CA (ZIP 93212)?
The median last spring frost date for Corcoran, CA (ZIP code 93212) is around February 23. 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 January 18; one in ten it runs past April 2.
What is the first fall frost date in Corcoran, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Corcoran, CA is around November 23. 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 November 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Corcoran, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Corcoran is about 273 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 Corcoran (273 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Corcoran, CA?
Corcoran, 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 Corcoran, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 19 and plant out Mar 9 in Corcoran. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Corcoran?
Two: plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 30.
When do I plant garlic in Corcoran?
Nov 23 to Dec 14; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Corcoran?
Yes: plant out Mar 9 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 24 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Delano (ZIP 93215) has 293 frost-free days, 20 more than Corcoran (ZIP 93212). See Delano ZIP 93215 frost dates
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