Frost Dates for Nuevo, CA 92567
Last spring frost March 9 · First fall frost November 30 · 266 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 92567 has about 10,900 people.
Very long season: 266 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 3–April 13 (69 days). Fall frost risk spans November 6–December 22 (46 days).
Frost probability for 92567
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 13 | March 9 | February 3 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 6 | November 30 | December 22 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ELSINORE (27.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 266-day season in Nuevo
In Nuevo (266 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 | Feb 2 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 224 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 224 available after Mar 23. | Jul 31 |
| Pepper | Jan 26 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 224 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 224 available after Mar 23. | Aug 5 |
| Lettuce | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 9 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 308 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 16. | Sep 28 |
| Cucumber | Feb 16 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Beans | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 10 |
| Peas | — | Jan 12–Mar 23 | 329 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 329 available after Jan 12. | Sep 19 |
| Zucchini | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Onion | Dec 15 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 301 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 12–Mar 2 | 343 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 28 |
| Kale | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 13 |
| Broccoli | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 301 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 9. | Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 315 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 9. | Sep 28 |
| Radish | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 29 |
| Beets | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 30 | 371 | overwinter: Plant Nov 30 to Dec 21; harvest the following summer. | Dec 21 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 2–Mar 30 | 322 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 238 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 16. | Aug 12 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 23 | 231 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 23. | Jul 18 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 280 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 280 available after Mar 2. | Sep 9 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Feb 23 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 343 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 28 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 315 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 9. | Aug 29 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 231 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 23. | Jul 18 |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 224 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 224 available after Mar 23. | Aug 10 |
| Okra | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Basil | Feb 2 | Mar 30–Mar 30 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 9–Mar 2 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 4 |
| Parsley | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 266 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 16. | Sep 14 |
| Celery | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 266 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 16. | Jul 26 |
| Scallions | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 8 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 18 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 13 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 9 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 9 |
| Collards | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 8 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 224 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 224 available after Mar 23. | Jul 26 |
| Chives | Dec 15 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 280 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 280 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 7. | Sep 29 |
| Oregano | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 280 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 280 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 15 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 266 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Sage | Jan 12 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 280 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 280 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 280 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 280 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 7. | Oct 4 |
| Cosmos | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
| Lavender | Dec 15 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 13 |
| Melons | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 224 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 224 available after Mar 23. | Jul 26 |
| Mint | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 287 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 287 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 245 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 16. | Aug 29 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 231 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 23. | Jul 28 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 252 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 9. | Aug 24 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 12 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 231 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 16. | Aug 5 |
| Watermelon | Feb 23 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 231 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 16. | Jul 31 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 8 |
| Zinnias | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 252 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 16. | Sep 3 |
Month by month in Nuevo
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 12), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 12), Cabbage (Jan 12), Lettuce (Jan 12), Sage (Jan 12), Swiss Chard (Jan 12), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 12), Beets (Jan 12), Dill (Jan 12), Peas (Jan 12), Radish (Jan 12), Spinach (Jan 12), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 2), Tomato (Feb 2), Bok Choy (Feb 9), Corn (Feb 9), Cosmos (Feb 9), Nasturtiums (Feb 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 9), Turnip (Feb 9), Carrots (Feb 16), Potatoes (Feb 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 9), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 9), Cabbage (Feb 9), Collards (Feb 9), Kale (Feb 9), Lettuce (Feb 9), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 2). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 9), Beans (Mar 16), Pole Beans (Mar 16). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 2), Cauliflower (Mar 2), Cosmos (Mar 9), Lavender (Mar 9), Marigolds (Mar 9), Mint (Mar 9), +25 more. Last frost around March 9. |
| April | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 18), Pumpkin (Jul 18), Cantaloupe (Jul 26), Celery (Jul 26), Melons (Jul 26), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 28), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Aug 5), Tomatillos (Aug 5), Eggplant (Aug 10), Corn (Aug 12), Sunflowers (Aug 24), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 29), +1 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Basil (Sep 3), Cosmos (Sep 3), Cucumber (Sep 3), Zinnias (Sep 3), Broccoli (Sep 4), Nasturtiums (Sep 8), +13 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Oct 4), Cilantro (Oct 4), Collards (Oct 8), Scallions (Oct 8), Bok Choy (Oct 9), Lettuce (Oct 9), +6 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 30). First frost around November 30. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 15), Lavender (Dec 15), Onion (Dec 15), Rosemary (Dec 15), Celery (Dec 29), Collards (Dec 29), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 21). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Nuevo, CA (ZIP 92567)?
The median last spring frost date for Nuevo, CA (ZIP code 92567) is around March 9. 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 3; one in ten it runs past April 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Nuevo, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Nuevo, CA is around November 30. 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 Nuevo, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Nuevo is about 266 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 Nuevo (266 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 Nuevo, CA?
Nuevo, 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 Nuevo, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 2 and plant out Mar 23 in Nuevo. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Nuevo?
Two: plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 7.
When do I plant garlic in Nuevo?
Nov 30 to Dec 21; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Nuevo?
Yes: plant out Mar 23 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 31 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Perris (ZIP 92571) has 323 frost-free days, 57 more than Nuevo (ZIP 92567). See Perris ZIP 92571 frost dates
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