Frost Dates for Littlerock, CA 93543
Last spring frost April 20 · First fall frost November 9 · 203 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 93543 has about 12,300 people.
Long season: 203 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 23–May 18 (56 days). Fall frost risk spans October 13–November 12 (30 days).
Frost probability for 93543
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 18 | April 20 | March 23 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 13 | November 9 | November 12 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at EL MIRAGE (33.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 203-day season in Littlerock
In Littlerock (203 frost-free days, a 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 | Mar 16 | May 4–May 11 | 161 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 161 available after May 4. | Jul 10 |
| Pepper | Mar 9 | May 4–May 11 | 161 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 161 available after May 4. | Jul 15 |
| Lettuce | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 18 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 245 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 30. | Sep 7 |
| Cucumber | Mar 30 | May 4–May 11 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Beans | — | Apr 27–May 11 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Nov 2. | Aug 20 |
| Peas | — | Feb 23–May 4 | 266 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 266 available after Feb 23. | Aug 29 |
| Zucchini | Apr 6 | May 4–May 11 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Onion | Jan 26 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 238 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 23–Apr 13 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 7 |
| Kale | Feb 9 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 238 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 23. | Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 252 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 23. | Sep 7 |
| Radish | — | Feb 23–May 18 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Oct 8 |
| Beets | — | Feb 23–May 18 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 224 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 224 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 9 | 308 | overwinter: Plant Nov 9 to Nov 30; harvest the following summer. | Nov 30 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 16–May 11 | 259 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 16; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 23 | Apr 27–May 4 | 175 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 27. | Jul 22 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 6 | May 4–May 4 | 168 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 168 available after May 4. | Jun 27 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 9 | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 217 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 13. | Aug 19 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 23 | Apr 6–Apr 6 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 23–May 18 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Nov 30. | Oct 7 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 252 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 23. | Aug 8 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 6 | May 4–May 11 | 168 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 168 available after May 4. | Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Mar 2 | May 4–May 11 | 161 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 161 available after May 4. | Jul 20 |
| Okra | Mar 23 | Apr 27–May 4 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Basil | Mar 16 | May 11–May 11 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 23–Apr 13 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 13 |
| Parsley | Feb 9 | Apr 27–May 4 | 203 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 27. | Aug 24 |
| Celery | Feb 9 | Apr 27–May 11 | 203 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 27. | Jul 5 |
| Scallions | Feb 9 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 17 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 27 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 22 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 23 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 18 |
| Collards | Feb 9 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 30. | Sep 17 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 6 | May 4–May 11 | 161 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 161 available after May 4. | Jul 5 |
| Chives | Jan 26 | Apr 27–May 4 | 217 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 27. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 23–May 18 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Oregano | Feb 9 | Apr 27–May 4 | 217 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 27. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 26 | Apr 27–May 4 | 203 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 27. | — |
| Sage | Feb 23 | Apr 27–May 4 | 217 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 27. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 9 | Apr 27–May 4 | 217 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 27. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 13 |
| Cosmos | Mar 23 | Apr 20–May 4 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Lavender | Jan 26 | Apr 20–May 4 | 224 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 224 available after Apr 20. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 9 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Melons | Apr 6 | May 4–May 11 | 161 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 161 available after May 4. | Jul 5 |
| Mint | — | Apr 20–May 4 | 224 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 224 available after Apr 20. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 23 | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 27–May 11 | 182 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 27. | Aug 8 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 6 | May 4–May 11 | 168 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 168 available after May 4. | Jul 7 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 20–May 4 | 189 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 20. | Aug 3 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 23 | Apr 27–May 4 | 168 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 168 available after Apr 27. | Jul 15 |
| Watermelon | Apr 6 | Apr 27–May 4 | 168 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 168 available after Apr 27. | Jul 10 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 6 | May 4–May 11 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Zinnias | Mar 23 | Apr 20–May 4 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
Month by month in Littlerock
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 26), Lavender (Jan 26), Onion (Jan 26), Rosemary (Jan 26). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 9), Collards (Feb 9), Kale (Feb 9), Oregano (Feb 9), Parsley (Feb 9), Scallions (Feb 9), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 23), Beets (Feb 23), Dill (Feb 23), Peas (Feb 23), Radish (Feb 23), Spinach (Feb 23). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 2), Calendula (Mar 9), Cauliflower (Mar 9), Marigolds (Mar 9), Pepper (Mar 9), Basil (Mar 16), +8 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 9), Cilantro (Mar 23), Turnip (Mar 23), Carrots (Mar 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 23), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 23), Cabbage (Mar 23), Collards (Mar 23), Kale (Mar 23), Lettuce (Mar 23), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 16). |
| April | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Apr 6), Cantaloupe (Apr 6), Melons (Apr 6), Pumpkin (Apr 6), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 6), Watermelon (Apr 6), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Apr 6), Sunflowers (Apr 20), Beans (Apr 27), Pole Beans (Apr 27). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 6), Swiss Chard (Apr 6), Bok Choy (Apr 13), Cauliflower (Apr 13), Cosmos (Apr 20), Lavender (Apr 20), +15 more. Last frost around April 20. |
| May | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (May 4), Cantaloupe (May 4), Cucumber (May 4), Eggplant (May 4), Melons (May 4), Pepper (May 4), +6 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 27), Pumpkin (Jun 27). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 5), Celery (Jul 5), Melons (Jul 5), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 7), Tomato (Jul 10), Watermelon (Jul 10), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 3), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 8), Pole Beans (Aug 8), Basil (Aug 13), Cosmos (Aug 13), Cucumber (Aug 13), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 7), Carrots (Sep 7), Beets (Sep 8), Dill (Sep 8), Swiss Chard (Sep 8), Calendula (Sep 13), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 7), Spinach (Oct 7), Radish (Oct 8). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 9). First frost around November 9. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 30). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Littlerock, CA (ZIP 93543)?
The median last spring frost date for Littlerock, CA (ZIP code 93543) is around April 20. 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 March 23; one in ten it runs past May 18.
What is the first fall frost date in Littlerock, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Littlerock, CA is around November 9. 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 October 13 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Littlerock, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Littlerock is about 203 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 Littlerock (203 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Littlerock, CA?
Littlerock, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (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 Littlerock, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 16 and plant out May 4 in Littlerock. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Littlerock?
Two: plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 16.
When do I plant garlic in Littlerock?
Nov 9 to Nov 30; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Littlerock?
Yes: plant out May 4 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 10 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Palmdale (ZIP 93550) has 220 frost-free days, 17 more than Littlerock (ZIP 93543). See Palmdale ZIP 93550 frost dates
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