Frost Dates for Pollock Pines, CA 95726
Last spring frost April 25 · First fall frost November 8 · 197 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 95726 has about 8,450 people.
Long season: 197 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 29–May 21 (53 days). Fall frost risk spans October 18–November 29 (42 days).
Frost probability for 95726
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 21 | April 25 | March 29 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 18 | November 8 | November 29 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at GEORGETOWN RS (38.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 197-day season in Pollock Pines
In Pollock Pines (197 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 21 | May 9–May 16 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after May 9. | Jul 9 |
| Pepper | Mar 14 | May 9–May 16 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after May 9. | Jul 14 |
| Lettuce | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 17 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 239 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 239 available after Apr 4. | Sep 6 |
| Cucumber | Apr 4 | May 9–May 16 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Beans | — | May 2–May 16 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Peas | — | Feb 28–May 9 | 260 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 28. | Aug 28 |
| Zucchini | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Onion | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 28–Apr 18 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 6 |
| Kale | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 28. | Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 246 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 28. | Sep 6 |
| Radish | — | Feb 28–May 23 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Oct 7 |
| Beets | — | Feb 28–May 23 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 8 | 302 | overwinter: Plant Nov 8 to Nov 29; harvest the following summer. | Nov 29 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 21–May 16 | 253 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 28 | May 2–May 9 | 169 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 169 available after May 2. | Jul 21 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 11 | May 9–May 9 | 162 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 162 available after May 9. | Jun 26 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 14 | Apr 18–May 2 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 18. | Aug 18 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 28 | Apr 11–Apr 11 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 28–May 23 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 6 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 246 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 28. | Aug 7 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 162 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 162 available after May 9. | Jun 26 |
| Eggplant | Mar 7 | May 9–May 16 | 155 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 155 available after May 9. | Jul 19 |
| Okra | Mar 28 | May 2–May 9 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Basil | Mar 21 | May 16–May 16 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant May 16 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 28–Apr 18 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 12 |
| Parsley | Feb 14 | May 2–May 9 | 197 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 197 available after May 2. | Aug 23 |
| Celery | Feb 14 | May 2–May 16 | 197 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 197 available after May 2. | Jul 4 |
| Scallions | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 28 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 17 |
| Collards | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 155 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 155 available after May 9. | Jul 4 |
| Chives | Jan 31 | May 2–May 9 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after May 2. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 28–May 23 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 7 |
| Oregano | Feb 14 | May 2–May 9 | 211 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 211 available after May 2. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 31 | May 2–May 9 | 197 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 197 available after May 2. | — |
| Sage | Feb 28 | May 2–May 9 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after May 2. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 14 | May 2–May 9 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after May 2. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 12 |
| Cosmos | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Lavender | Jan 31 | Apr 25–May 9 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 14 | Apr 25–May 2 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 22 |
| Melons | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 155 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 155 available after May 9. | Jul 4 |
| Mint | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 2–May 16 | 176 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 176 available after May 2. | Aug 7 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after May 9. | Jul 6 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 25. | Aug 2 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 28 | May 2–May 9 | 162 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 162 available after May 2. | Jul 14 |
| Watermelon | Apr 11 | May 2–May 9 | 162 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 162 available after May 2. | Jul 9 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Zinnias | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
Month by month in Pollock Pines
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 31), Lavender (Jan 31), Onion (Jan 31), Rosemary (Jan 31). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 14), Collards (Feb 14), Kale (Feb 14), Oregano (Feb 14), Parsley (Feb 14), Scallions (Feb 14), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 28), Beets (Feb 28), Dill (Feb 28), Peas (Feb 28), Radish (Feb 28), Spinach (Feb 28). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 7), Calendula (Mar 14), Cauliflower (Mar 14), Marigolds (Mar 14), Pepper (Mar 14), Basil (Mar 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 14), Cilantro (Mar 28), Turnip (Mar 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 28), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 28), Cabbage (Mar 28), Collards (Mar 28), Kale (Mar 28), Lettuce (Mar 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 21). |
| April | Start indoors: Cucumber (Apr 4), Butternut Squash (Apr 11), Cantaloupe (Apr 11), Melons (Apr 11), Pumpkin (Apr 11), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 11), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Apr 4), Potatoes (Apr 11), Sunflowers (Apr 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 11), Swiss Chard (Apr 11), Bok Choy (Apr 18), Cauliflower (Apr 18), Cosmos (Apr 25), Lavender (Apr 25), +4 more. Last frost around April 25. |
| May | Direct sow from: Beans (May 2), Pole Beans (May 2). Transplant from: Celery (May 2), Chives (May 2), Corn (May 2), Okra (May 2), Oregano (May 2), Parsley (May 2), +17 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 26), Pumpkin (Jun 26). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 4), Celery (Jul 4), Melons (Jul 4), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 6), Tomato (Jul 9), Watermelon (Jul 9), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 2), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 7), Pole Beans (Aug 7), Basil (Aug 12), Cosmos (Aug 12), Cucumber (Aug 12), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 6), Carrots (Sep 6), Beets (Sep 7), Dill (Sep 7), Swiss Chard (Sep 7), Calendula (Sep 12), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 6), Spinach (Oct 6), Radish (Oct 7). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 8). First frost around November 8. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 29). |
| 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 Pollock Pines, CA (ZIP 95726)?
The median last spring frost date for Pollock Pines, CA (ZIP code 95726) is around April 25. 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 29; one in ten it runs past May 21.
What is the first fall frost date in Pollock Pines, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Pollock Pines, CA is around November 8. 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 18 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Pollock Pines, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Pollock Pines is about 197 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 Pollock Pines (197 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 Pollock Pines, CA?
Pollock Pines, 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 Pollock Pines, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 21 and plant out May 9 in Pollock Pines. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Pollock Pines?
Two: plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 15.
When do I plant garlic in Pollock Pines?
Nov 8 to Nov 29; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Pollock Pines?
Yes: plant out May 9 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 9 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Placerville (ZIP 95667) has 213 frost-free days, 16 more than Pollock Pines (ZIP 95726). See Placerville ZIP 95667 frost dates
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