Frost Dates for La Mirada, CA 90639
La Mirada has 2 ZIP codes. The La Mirada, CA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost Frost-free zone · First fall frost Frost-free zone · 365 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10+ (est.)
ZIP 90639 has about 1,670 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in La Mirada.
Year-round season: 365 frost-free days.
Which crops fit a frost-free season in La Mirada
La Mirada has a year-round, frost-free season. Cool-season crops: Lettuce, Carrots, Peas, Onion, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Radish, Beets, Potatoes, Garlic, Strawberry, Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Brussel Sprouts, Cilantro, Parsley, Celery, Scallions, Turnip, Kohlrabi, Bok Choy, Collards, Chives, Dill, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Calendula, Lavender, Mint. Warm-season crops: Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Beans, Zucchini, Corn, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Eggplant, Okra, Basil, Cantaloupe, Cosmos, Marigolds, Melons, Nasturtiums, Pole Beans, Spaghetti Squash, Sunflowers, Tomatillos, Watermelon, Yellow Squash, Zinnias.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | — | — | 365 | fits: Tomato is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Pepper | — | — | 365 | fits: Pepper is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Lettuce | — | — | 365 | fits: Lettuce is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Carrots | — | — | 365 | fits: Carrots is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cucumber | — | — | 365 | fits: Cucumber is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Beans | — | — | 365 | fits: Beans is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Peas | — | — | 365 | fits: Peas is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Zucchini | — | — | 365 | fits: Zucchini is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Onion | — | — | 365 | fits: Onion is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Spinach | — | — | 365 | fits: Spinach is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Kale | — | — | 365 | fits: Kale is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Broccoli | — | — | 365 | fits: Broccoli is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cabbage | — | — | 365 | fits: Cabbage is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Radish | — | — | 365 | fits: Radish is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Beets | — | — | 365 | fits: Beets is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Potatoes | — | — | 365 | fits: Potatoes is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Garlic | — | — | 365 | fits: Garlic is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Strawberry | — | — | 365 | perennial: A perennial; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. There is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Corn | — | — | 365 | fits: Corn is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Pumpkin | — | — | 365 | fits: Pumpkin is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cauliflower | — | — | 365 | fits: Cauliflower is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | 365 | fits: Swiss Chard is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Arugula | — | — | 365 | fits: Arugula is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Brussel Sprouts | — | — | 365 | fits: Brussel Sprouts is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Butternut Squash | — | — | 365 | fits: Butternut Squash is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Eggplant | — | — | 365 | fits: Eggplant is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Okra | — | — | 365 | fits: Okra is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Basil | — | — | 365 | fits: Basil is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | 365 | fits: Cilantro is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Parsley | — | — | 365 | fits: Parsley is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Celery | — | — | 365 | fits: Celery is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Scallions | — | — | 365 | fits: Scallions is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Turnip | — | — | 365 | fits: Turnip is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Kohlrabi | — | — | 365 | fits: Kohlrabi is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Bok Choy | — | — | 365 | fits: Bok Choy is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Collards | — | — | 365 | fits: Collards is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | 365 | fits: Cantaloupe is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Chives | — | — | 365 | fits: Chives is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Dill | — | — | 365 | fits: Dill is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Oregano | — | — | 365 | fits: Oregano is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Rosemary | — | — | 365 | fits: Rosemary is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Sage | — | — | 365 | fits: Sage is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Thyme | — | — | 365 | fits: Thyme is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Calendula | — | — | 365 | fits: Calendula is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Cosmos | — | — | 365 | fits: Cosmos is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Lavender | — | — | 365 | fits: Lavender is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Marigolds | — | — | 365 | fits: Marigolds is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Melons | — | — | 365 | fits: Melons is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Mint | — | — | 365 | fits: Mint is a cool-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Nasturtiums | — | — | 365 | fits: Nasturtiums is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Pole Beans | — | — | 365 | fits: Pole Beans is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | — | — | 365 | fits: Spaghetti Squash is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | — | 365 | fits: Sunflowers is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Tomatillos | — | — | 365 | fits: Tomatillos is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Watermelon | — | — | 365 | fits: Watermelon is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Yellow Squash | — | — | 365 | fits: Yellow Squash is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
| Zinnias | — | — | 365 | fits: Zinnias is a warm-season crop; there is no frost-date planting deadline here. | — |
Month by month in La Mirada
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plant cool-season crops: lettuce, spinach, broccoli, peas, and carrots. |
| February | Direct sow brassicas and root vegetables. Start warm-season seedlings indoors. |
| March | Transplant warm-season crops outdoors. Sow beans, cucumbers, and squash. |
| April | Main warm-season planting window. Direct sow melons and sweet corn. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce. Keep beds irrigated as temperatures climb. |
| June | Monitor for heat stress. Harvest zucchini and cucumbers frequently. |
| July | Harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Watch for pests. |
| August | Start fall cool-season crops: broccoli, kale, beets, and carrots. |
| September | Plant fall lettuce, spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| October | Harvest mature crops. Direct sow cold-tolerant greens. |
| November | Plant garlic and onion sets. Harvest cool-season crops through the month. |
| December | Plant cool-season crops for winter harvest. Plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for La Mirada, CA (ZIP 90639)?
La Mirada, CA is frost-free in most years, so there's no last spring frost date to plan around.
What is the first fall frost date in La Mirada, CA?
La Mirada, CA is frost-free in most years, so there's no first fall frost date to plan around.
How long is the growing season in La Mirada, CA?
La Mirada is frost-free, so the growing season runs year-round. Plan around heat and rainfall rather than frost dates.
What USDA hardiness zone is La Mirada, CA?
La Mirada, CA is approximately in USDA zone 10+. The 2023 USDA map does not list ZIP 90639, so this is estimated from local frost patterns; check the USDA map for your exact address.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in La Mirada, CA?
La Mirada is a frost-free zone, so there is no frost-date deadline for starting tomatoes indoors or transplanting. Check the tomato grow guide for individual growing requirements.
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