Frost Dates for Fresno, CA 93706
Fresno has 21 ZIP codes. The Fresno, CA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 28 · First fall frost November 22 · 267 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 93706 has about 40,600 people, one of 21 ZIP codes in Fresno.
Very long season: 267 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 28–March 31 (62 days). Fall frost risk spans November 6–December 6 (30 days).
Frost probability for 93706
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 31 | February 28 | January 28 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 6 | November 22 | December 6 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MADERA (35.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 267-day season in Fresno
In Fresno (267 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 24 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 225 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 14. | Jul 23 |
| Pepper | Jan 17 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 225 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 14. | Jul 28 |
| Lettuce | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 1 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 309 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 7. | Sep 20 |
| Cucumber | Feb 7 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Beans | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Peas | — | Jan 3–Mar 14 | 330 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 3. | Sep 11 |
| Zucchini | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Onion | Dec 6 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 302 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 302 available after Jan 31. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 3–Feb 21 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 20 |
| Kale | Dec 20 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 302 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 302 available after Jan 31. | Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 316 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 316 available after Jan 31. | Sep 20 |
| Radish | — | Jan 3–Mar 28 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 21 |
| Beets | — | Jan 3–Mar 28 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 22 | 372 | overwinter: Plant Nov 22 to Dec 13; harvest the following summer. | Dec 13 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 24–Mar 21 | 323 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 24; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 31 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 239 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 7. | Aug 4 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 14 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 14. | Jul 10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 281 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 21. | Sep 1 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 14 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 3–Mar 28 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 20 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 3 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 316 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 316 available after Jan 31. | Aug 21 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 14. | Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Jan 10 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 225 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 14. | Aug 2 |
| Okra | Jan 31 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Basil | Jan 24 | Mar 21–Mar 21 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 31–Feb 21 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Parsley | Dec 20 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 267 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 7. | Sep 6 |
| Celery | Dec 20 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 267 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 7. | Jul 18 |
| Scallions | Dec 20 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 10 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 17–Jan 31 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 31 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 1 |
| Collards | Dec 20 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 225 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 14. | Jul 18 |
| Chives | Dec 6 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 3–Mar 28 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 3 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Oregano | Dec 20 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 281 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 6 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 267 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Sage | Jan 3 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 281 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 20 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Cosmos | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Lavender | Dec 6 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Melons | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 225 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 14. | Jul 18 |
| Mint | — | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 246 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 7. | Aug 21 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 232 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 14. | Jul 20 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 253 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 28. | Aug 16 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 3 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 7. | Jul 28 |
| Watermelon | Feb 14 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 7. | Jul 23 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Zinnias | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
Month by month in Fresno
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 3), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 3), Cabbage (Jan 3), Lettuce (Jan 3), Sage (Jan 3), Swiss Chard (Jan 3), +14 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 3), Beets (Jan 3), Dill (Jan 3), Peas (Jan 3), Radish (Jan 3), Spinach (Jan 3), +3 more. Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 31), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 31), Cabbage (Jan 31), Collards (Jan 31), Kale (Jan 31), Lettuce (Jan 31), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 24). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 7), Butternut Squash (Feb 14), Cantaloupe (Feb 14), Melons (Feb 14), Pumpkin (Feb 14), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 14), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 7), Potatoes (Feb 14), Sunflowers (Feb 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 14), Swiss Chard (Feb 14), Bok Choy (Feb 21), Cauliflower (Feb 21), Cosmos (Feb 28), Lavender (Feb 28), +4 more. Last frost around February 28. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 7), Pole Beans (Mar 7). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 7), Chives (Mar 7), Corn (Mar 7), Okra (Mar 7), Oregano (Mar 7), Parsley (Mar 7), +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 10), Pumpkin (Jul 10), Cantaloupe (Jul 18), Celery (Jul 18), Melons (Jul 18), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 20), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 2), Corn (Aug 4), Sunflowers (Aug 16), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 21), Pole Beans (Aug 21), Basil (Aug 26), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cauliflower (Sep 1), Beans (Sep 2), Marigolds (Sep 5), Parsley (Sep 6), Peas (Sep 11), Cabbage (Sep 20), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Bok Choy (Oct 1), Lettuce (Oct 1), Kale (Oct 5), Kohlrabi (Oct 5), Turnip (Oct 10), Arugula (Oct 20), +2 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 22). First frost around November 22. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 6), Lavender (Dec 6), Onion (Dec 6), Rosemary (Dec 6), Celery (Dec 20), Collards (Dec 20), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 13). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Fresno, CA (ZIP 93706)?
The median last spring frost date for Fresno, CA (ZIP code 93706) is around February 28. 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 28; one in ten it runs past March 31.
What is the first fall frost date in Fresno, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Fresno, CA is around November 22. 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 6 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Fresno, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Fresno is about 267 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 Fresno (267 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 Fresno, CA?
Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 24 and plant out Mar 14 in Fresno. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Fresno?
Two: plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29.
When do I plant garlic in Fresno?
Nov 22 to Dec 13; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Fresno?
Yes: plant out Mar 14 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 23 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Selma (ZIP 93662) has 302 frost-free days, 35 more than Fresno (ZIP 93706). See Selma ZIP 93662 frost dates
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