Frost Dates for Orland, CA 95963
Last spring frost March 12 · First fall frost November 24 · 257 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 95963 has about 16,100 people.
Very long season: 257 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 29–April 24 (85 days). Fall frost risk spans November 7–December 11 (34 days).
Frost probability for 95963
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 24 | March 12 | January 29 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 7 | November 24 | December 11 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WILLOWS 6 W (23.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 257-day season in Orland
In Orland (257 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 5 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 215 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 26. | Jul 25 |
| Pepper | Jan 29 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 215 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 26. | Jul 30 |
| Lettuce | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 3 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 299 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 19. | Sep 22 |
| Cucumber | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Beans | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Peas | — | Jan 15–Mar 26 | 320 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 320 available after Jan 15. | Sep 13 |
| Zucchini | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Onion | Dec 18 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 292 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 15–Mar 5 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 22 |
| Kale | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 292 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 12. | Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 306 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 12. | Sep 22 |
| Radish | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 23 |
| Beets | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 278 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 24 | 362 | overwinter: Plant Nov 24 to Dec 15; harvest the following summer. | Dec 15 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 5–Apr 2 | 313 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 5; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 12 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 19. | Aug 6 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Mar 26 | 222 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 26. | Jul 12 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 29 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 271 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 5. | Sep 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 15 | Feb 26–Feb 26 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 22 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 306 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 306 available after Feb 12. | Aug 23 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 222 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 26. | Jul 12 |
| Eggplant | Jan 22 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 215 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 26. | Aug 4 |
| Okra | Feb 12 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Basil | Feb 5 | Apr 2–Apr 2 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 12–Mar 5 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Parsley | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 257 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 19. | Sep 8 |
| Celery | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 257 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 19. | Jul 20 |
| Scallions | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 2 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 12 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 12 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 3 |
| Collards | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 2 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 215 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 26. | Jul 20 |
| Chives | Dec 18 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 271 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Oregano | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 271 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 18 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 257 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Sage | Jan 15 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 271 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 271 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Cosmos | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Lavender | Dec 18 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 278 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 278 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 29 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Melons | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 215 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 26. | Jul 20 |
| Mint | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 278 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 278 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 236 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 19. | Aug 23 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 222 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 26. | Jul 22 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 243 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 12. | Aug 18 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 15 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 222 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 19. | Jul 30 |
| Watermelon | Feb 26 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 222 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 19. | Jul 25 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Zinnias | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
Month by month in Orland
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 1), Collards (Jan 1), Kale (Jan 1), Oregano (Jan 1), Parsley (Jan 1), Scallions (Jan 1), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 15), Beets (Jan 15), Dill (Jan 15), Peas (Jan 15), Radish (Jan 15), Spinach (Jan 15), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 5), Tomato (Feb 5), Bok Choy (Feb 12), Corn (Feb 12), Cosmos (Feb 12), Nasturtiums (Feb 12), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 12), Turnip (Feb 12), Carrots (Feb 19), Potatoes (Feb 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 12), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 12), Cabbage (Feb 12), Collards (Feb 12), Kale (Feb 12), Lettuce (Feb 12), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 5). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 12), Beans (Mar 19), Pole Beans (Mar 19). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 5), Cauliflower (Mar 5), Cosmos (Mar 12), Lavender (Mar 12), Marigolds (Mar 12), Mint (Mar 12), +24 more. Last frost around March 12. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 2). |
| 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 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 18), Lavender (Dec 18), Onion (Dec 18), Rosemary (Dec 18). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 15). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Orland, CA (ZIP 95963)?
The median last spring frost date for Orland, CA (ZIP code 95963) is around March 12. 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 29; one in ten it runs past April 24.
What is the first fall frost date in Orland, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Orland, 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 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Orland, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Orland is about 257 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 Orland (257 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 Orland, CA?
Orland, 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 Orland, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 5 and plant out Mar 26 in Orland. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Orland?
Two: plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 1.
When do I plant garlic in Orland?
Nov 24 to Dec 15; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Orland?
Yes: plant out Mar 26 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?
Corning (ZIP 96021) has 270 frost-free days, 13 more than Orland (ZIP 95963). See Corning ZIP 96021 frost dates
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