Frost Dates for Orosi, CA 93647
Last spring frost February 19 · First fall frost November 27 · 281 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 93647 has about 11,700 people.
Very long season: 281 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 3–May 16 (43 days). Fall frost risk spans November 5–December 19 (44 days).
Frost probability for 93647
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 3 | February 19 | May 16 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 5 | November 27 | December 19 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LEMON COVE (26.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 281-day season in Orosi
In Orosi (281 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 15 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 239 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 5. | Jul 28 |
| Pepper | Jan 8 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 239 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 5. | Aug 2 |
| Lettuce | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Jan 29 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 6 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 29–Feb 5 | 323 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 323 available after Jan 29. | Sep 25 |
| Cucumber | Jan 29 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Beans | — | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Peas | — | Dec 25–Mar 5 | 344 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 344 available after Dec 25. | Sep 16 |
| Zucchini | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Onion | Nov 27 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 316 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 316 available after Jan 22. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 25–Feb 12 | 358 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 25 |
| Kale | Dec 11 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 10 |
| Broccoli | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 316 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 316 available after Jan 22. | Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 330 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 22. | Sep 25 |
| Radish | — | Dec 25–Mar 19 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 26 |
| Beets | — | Dec 25–Mar 19 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 302 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 27 | 386 | overwinter: Plant Nov 27 to Dec 18; harvest the following summer. | Dec 18 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 15–Mar 12 | 337 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 15; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 22 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 253 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 26. | Aug 9 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 5 | 246 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 5. | Jul 15 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 295 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 12. | Sep 6 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 25 | Feb 5–Feb 5 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 25–Mar 19 | 358 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 25 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 330 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 22. | Aug 26 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 246 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 5. | Jul 15 |
| Eggplant | Jan 1 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 239 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 5. | Aug 7 |
| Okra | Jan 22 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Basil | Jan 15 | Mar 12–Mar 12 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 22–Feb 12 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Parsley | Dec 11 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 281 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 26. | Sep 11 |
| Celery | Dec 11 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 281 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 26. | Jul 23 |
| Scallions | Dec 11 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 5 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 15 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 10 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 22 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 6 |
| Collards | Dec 11 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 5 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 239 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 5. | Jul 23 |
| Chives | Nov 27 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 295 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 25–Mar 19 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Oregano | Dec 11 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 295 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 27 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 281 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Sage | Dec 25 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 295 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 11 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 295 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Cosmos | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Lavender | Nov 27 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 302 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 10 |
| Melons | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 239 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 5. | Jul 23 |
| Mint | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 302 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 260 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 26. | Aug 26 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 246 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 5. | Jul 25 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 267 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 267 available after Feb 19. | Aug 21 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 25 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 246 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 246 available after Feb 26. | Aug 2 |
| Watermelon | Feb 5 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 246 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 246 available after Feb 26. | Jul 28 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Zinnias | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
Month by month in Orosi
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 1), Calendula (Jan 8), Cauliflower (Jan 8), Marigolds (Jan 8), Pepper (Jan 8), Basil (Jan 15), +8 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 8), Cilantro (Jan 22), Turnip (Jan 22), Carrots (Jan 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 22), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 22), Cabbage (Jan 22), Collards (Jan 22), Kale (Jan 22), Lettuce (Jan 22), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 15). |
| February | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Feb 5), Cantaloupe (Feb 5), Melons (Feb 5), Pumpkin (Feb 5), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 5), Watermelon (Feb 5), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Feb 5), Sunflowers (Feb 19), Beans (Feb 26), Pole Beans (Feb 26). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 5), Swiss Chard (Feb 5), Bok Choy (Feb 12), Cauliflower (Feb 12), Cosmos (Feb 19), Lavender (Feb 19), +15 more. Last frost around February 19. |
| March | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Mar 5), Cantaloupe (Mar 5), Cucumber (Mar 5), Eggplant (Mar 5), Melons (Mar 5), Pepper (Mar 5), +6 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 15), Pumpkin (Jul 15), Cantaloupe (Jul 23), Celery (Jul 23), Melons (Jul 23), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 25), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Aug 2), Tomatillos (Aug 2), Eggplant (Aug 7), Corn (Aug 9), Sunflowers (Aug 21), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 26), +5 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Broccoli (Sep 1), Nasturtiums (Sep 5), Okra (Sep 5), Yellow Squash (Sep 5), Zucchini (Sep 5), Cauliflower (Sep 6), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Oct 1), Cilantro (Oct 1), Collards (Oct 5), Scallions (Oct 5), Bok Choy (Oct 6), Lettuce (Oct 6), +6 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 27), Lavender (Nov 27), Onion (Nov 27), Rosemary (Nov 27). Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 27). First frost around November 27. |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 11), Collards (Dec 11), Kale (Dec 11), Oregano (Dec 11), Parsley (Dec 11), Scallions (Dec 11), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 25), Beets (Dec 25), Dill (Dec 25), Peas (Dec 25), Radish (Dec 25), Spinach (Dec 25). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 18). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Orosi, CA (ZIP 93647)?
The median last spring frost date for Orosi, CA (ZIP code 93647) is around February 19. 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 April 3; one in ten it runs past May 16.
What is the first fall frost date in Orosi, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Orosi, CA is around November 27. 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 5 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Orosi, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Orosi is about 281 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 Orosi (281 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 Orosi, CA?
Orosi, 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 Orosi, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 15 and plant out Mar 5 in Orosi. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Orosi?
Two: plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 4.
When do I plant garlic in Orosi?
Nov 27 to Dec 18; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Orosi?
Yes: plant out Mar 5 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 28 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Reedley (ZIP 93654) has 302 frost-free days, 21 more than Orosi (ZIP 93647). See Reedley ZIP 93654 frost dates
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