Frost Dates for Crescent City, CA 95531
Last spring frost February 25 · First fall frost November 25 · 273 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 95531 has about 22,300 people.
Very long season: 273 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 6–April 17 (70 days). Fall frost risk spans November 12–January 27 (76 days).
Frost probability for 95531
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 17 | February 25 | February 6 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 12 | November 25 | January 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CRESCENT CITY 3 NNW (17.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 273-day season in Crescent City
In Crescent City (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 21 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 231 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 11. | Jul 26 |
| Pepper | Jan 14 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 231 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 11. | Jul 31 |
| Lettuce | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 4 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 4 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 315 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 4. | Sep 23 |
| Cucumber | Feb 4 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Beans | — | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Peas | — | Dec 31–Mar 11 | 336 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 336 available after Dec 31. | Sep 14 |
| Zucchini | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Onion | Dec 3 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 308 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 308 available after Jan 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 31–Feb 18 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 23 |
| Kale | Dec 17 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 308 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 308 available after Jan 28. | Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 322 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 322 available after Jan 28. | Sep 23 |
| Radish | — | Dec 31–Mar 25 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 24 |
| Beets | — | Dec 31–Mar 25 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 25 | 378 | overwinter: Plant Nov 25 to Dec 16; harvest the following summer. | Dec 16 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 21–Mar 18 | 329 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 28 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 245 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 4. | Aug 7 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 11 | 238 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 11. | Jul 13 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 14 | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 287 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 287 available after Feb 18. | Sep 4 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 31 | Feb 11–Feb 11 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 31–Mar 25 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 23 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 322 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 322 available after Jan 28. | Aug 24 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 238 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 11. | Jul 13 |
| Eggplant | Jan 7 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 231 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 11. | Aug 5 |
| Okra | Jan 28 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Basil | Jan 21 | Mar 18–Mar 18 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 28–Feb 18 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Parsley | Dec 17 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 273 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 4. | Sep 9 |
| Celery | Dec 17 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 273 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 4. | Jul 21 |
| Scallions | Dec 17 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 3 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 13 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 14–Jan 28 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 28 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 4 |
| Collards | Dec 17 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 3 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 231 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 11. | Jul 21 |
| Chives | Dec 3 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 31–Mar 25 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Oregano | Dec 17 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 287 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 3 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 273 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Sage | Dec 31 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 287 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 17 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Cosmos | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Lavender | Dec 3 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 14 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 8 |
| Melons | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 231 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 11. | Jul 21 |
| Mint | — | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 252 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 4. | Aug 24 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 238 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 11. | Jul 23 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 259 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 259 available after Feb 25. | Aug 19 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 31 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 238 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 4. | Jul 31 |
| Watermelon | Feb 11 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 238 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 4. | Jul 26 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Zinnias | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
Month by month in Crescent City
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 7), Calendula (Jan 14), Cauliflower (Jan 14), Marigolds (Jan 14), Pepper (Jan 14), Basil (Jan 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 14), Cilantro (Jan 28), Turnip (Jan 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 28), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 28), Cabbage (Jan 28), Collards (Jan 28), Kale (Jan 28), Lettuce (Jan 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 21). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 4), Butternut Squash (Feb 11), Cantaloupe (Feb 11), Melons (Feb 11), Pumpkin (Feb 11), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 11), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 4), Potatoes (Feb 11), Sunflowers (Feb 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 11), Swiss Chard (Feb 11), Bok Choy (Feb 18), Cauliflower (Feb 18), Cosmos (Feb 25), Lavender (Feb 25), +4 more. Last frost around February 25. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 4), Pole Beans (Mar 4). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 4), Chives (Mar 4), Corn (Mar 4), Okra (Mar 4), Oregano (Mar 4), Parsley (Mar 4), +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 13), Pumpkin (Jul 13), Cantaloupe (Jul 21), Celery (Jul 21), Melons (Jul 21), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 23), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 5), Corn (Aug 7), Sunflowers (Aug 19), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 24), Pole Beans (Aug 24), Basil (Aug 29), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 3), Okra (Sep 3), Yellow Squash (Sep 3), Zucchini (Sep 3), Cauliflower (Sep 4), Beans (Sep 5), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 3), Scallions (Oct 3), Bok Choy (Oct 4), Lettuce (Oct 4), Kale (Oct 8), Kohlrabi (Oct 8), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 25). First frost around November 25. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 3), Lavender (Dec 3), Onion (Dec 3), Rosemary (Dec 3), Celery (Dec 17), Collards (Dec 17), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 31), Beets (Dec 31), Dill (Dec 31), Peas (Dec 31), Radish (Dec 31), Spinach (Dec 31). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 16). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Crescent City, CA (ZIP 95531)?
The median last spring frost date for Crescent City, CA (ZIP code 95531) is around February 25. 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 6; one in ten it runs past April 17.
What is the first fall frost date in Crescent City, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Crescent City, CA is around November 25. 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 12 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Crescent City, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Crescent City 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 Crescent City (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 Crescent City, CA?
Crescent City, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (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 Crescent City, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 21 and plant out Mar 11 in Crescent City. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Crescent City?
Two: plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2.
When do I plant garlic in Crescent City?
Nov 25 to Dec 16; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Crescent City?
Yes: plant out Mar 11 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 26 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Brookings (ZIP 97415) has 301 frost-free days, 28 more than Crescent City (ZIP 95531). See Brookings ZIP 97415 frost dates
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