Frost Dates for Fresno, CA 93725
Fresno has 21 ZIP codes. The Fresno, CA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 24 · First fall frost November 24 · 273 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 93725 has about 24,600 people, one of 21 ZIP codes in Fresno.
Very long season: 273 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 28–April 2 (64 days). Fall frost risk spans November 6–December 9 (33 days).
Frost probability for 93725
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 2 | February 24 | January 28 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 6 | November 24 | December 9 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HANFORD 1 S (35.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 273-day season in Fresno
In Fresno (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 20 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 231 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 10. | Jul 25 |
| Pepper | Jan 13 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 231 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 10. | Jul 30 |
| Lettuce | Dec 30 | Jan 27–Feb 3 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 3 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 3–Feb 10 | 315 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 3. | Sep 22 |
| Cucumber | Feb 3 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Beans | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Peas | — | Dec 30–Mar 10 | 336 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 336 available after Dec 30. | Sep 13 |
| Zucchini | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Onion | Dec 2 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 308 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 308 available after Jan 27. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 30–Feb 17 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 22 |
| Kale | Dec 16 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Dec 30 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 308 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 308 available after Jan 27. | Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Dec 30 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 322 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 322 available after Jan 27. | Sep 22 |
| Radish | — | Dec 30–Mar 24 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 23 |
| Beets | — | Dec 30–Mar 24 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 24 | 378 | overwinter: Plant Nov 24 to Dec 15; harvest the following summer. | Dec 15 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 20–Mar 17 | 329 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 20; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 27 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 245 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 3. | Aug 6 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 10 | 238 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 10. | Jul 12 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 287 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 287 available after Feb 17. | Sep 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 30 | Feb 10–Feb 10 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 30–Mar 24 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 22 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 30 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 322 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 322 available after Jan 27. | Aug 23 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 238 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 10. | Jul 12 |
| Eggplant | Jan 6 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 231 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 10. | Aug 4 |
| Okra | Jan 27 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Basil | Jan 20 | Mar 17–Mar 17 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 27–Feb 17 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Parsley | Dec 16 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 273 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 3. | Sep 8 |
| Celery | Dec 16 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 273 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 3. | Jul 20 |
| Scallions | Dec 16 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 2 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 12 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 13–Jan 27 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 27 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 3 |
| Collards | Dec 16 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 2 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 231 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 10. | Jul 20 |
| Chives | Dec 2 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 30–Mar 24 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Oregano | Dec 16 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 287 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 2 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 273 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Sage | Dec 30 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 287 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 16 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Cosmos | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Lavender | Dec 2 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 24. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Melons | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 231 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 10. | Jul 20 |
| Mint | — | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 294 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 24. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 252 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 3. | Aug 23 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 238 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 10. | Jul 22 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 259 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 259 available after Feb 24. | Aug 18 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 30 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 238 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 3. | Jul 30 |
| Watermelon | Feb 10 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 238 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 3. | Jul 25 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Zinnias | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
Month by month in Fresno
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 6), Calendula (Jan 13), Cauliflower (Jan 13), Marigolds (Jan 13), Pepper (Jan 13), Basil (Jan 20), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 13), Cilantro (Jan 27), Turnip (Jan 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 27), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 27), Cabbage (Jan 27), Collards (Jan 27), Kale (Jan 27), Lettuce (Jan 27), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 20). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 3), Butternut Squash (Feb 10), Cantaloupe (Feb 10), Melons (Feb 10), Pumpkin (Feb 10), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 10), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 3), Potatoes (Feb 10), Sunflowers (Feb 24). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 10), Swiss Chard (Feb 10), Bok Choy (Feb 17), Cauliflower (Feb 17), Cosmos (Feb 24), Lavender (Feb 24), +4 more. Last frost around February 24. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 3), Pole Beans (Mar 3). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 3), Chives (Mar 3), Corn (Mar 3), Okra (Mar 3), Oregano (Mar 3), Parsley (Mar 3), +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 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 | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 2), Lavender (Dec 2), Onion (Dec 2), Rosemary (Dec 2), Celery (Dec 16), Collards (Dec 16), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 30), Beets (Dec 30), Dill (Dec 30), Peas (Dec 30), Radish (Dec 30), Spinach (Dec 30). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 15). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Fresno, CA (ZIP 93725)?
The median last spring frost date for Fresno, CA (ZIP code 93725) is around February 24. 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 April 2.
What is the first fall frost date in Fresno, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Fresno, 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 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 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 Fresno (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 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 20 and plant out Mar 10 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 27 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1.
When do I plant garlic in Fresno?
Nov 24 to Dec 15; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Fresno?
Yes: plant out Mar 10 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?
Selma (ZIP 93662) has 302 frost-free days, 29 more than Fresno (ZIP 93725). See Selma ZIP 93662 frost dates
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