Frost Dates for Redding, CA 96001
Redding has 3 ZIP codes. The Redding, CA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 22 · First fall frost December 1 · 282 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 96001 has about 33,800 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Redding.
Very long season: 282 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 7–April 1 (53 days). Fall frost risk spans November 10–December 20 (40 days).
Frost probability for 96001
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 1 | February 22 | February 7 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 10 | December 1 | December 20 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at RED BLUFF MUNI AP (50.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 282-day season in Redding
In Redding (282 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 18 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 240 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 8. | Aug 1 |
| Pepper | Jan 11 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 240 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 8. | Aug 6 |
| Lettuce | Dec 28 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 10 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 324 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 324 available after Feb 1. | Sep 29 |
| Cucumber | Feb 1 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Beans | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Peas | — | Dec 28–Mar 8 | 345 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 345 available after Dec 28. | Sep 20 |
| Zucchini | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Onion | Nov 30 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 317 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 317 available after Jan 25. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 28–Feb 15 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 29 |
| Kale | Dec 14 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Broccoli | Dec 28 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 317 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 317 available after Jan 25. | Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Dec 28 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 331 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 331 available after Jan 25. | Sep 29 |
| Radish | — | Dec 28–Mar 22 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 30 |
| Beets | — | Dec 28–Mar 22 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 303 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 303 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 1 | 387 | overwinter: Plant Dec 1 to Dec 22; harvest the following summer. | Dec 22 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 18–Mar 15 | 338 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 18; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 25 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 254 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 1. | Aug 13 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 8 | 247 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 8. | Jul 19 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 11 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 296 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 15. | Sep 10 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 28 | Feb 8–Feb 8 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 28–Mar 22 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 28 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 331 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 331 available after Jan 25. | Aug 30 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 247 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 8. | Jul 19 |
| Eggplant | Jan 4 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 240 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 8. | Aug 11 |
| Okra | Jan 25 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Basil | Jan 18 | Mar 15–Mar 15 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 25–Feb 15 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 5 |
| Parsley | Dec 14 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 282 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 282 available after Mar 1. | Sep 15 |
| Celery | Dec 14 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 282 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 282 available after Mar 1. | Jul 27 |
| Scallions | Dec 14 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 9 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 25 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 10 |
| Collards | Dec 14 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 9 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 240 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 8. | Jul 27 |
| Chives | Nov 30 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 296 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 296 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 28–Mar 22 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Oregano | Dec 14 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 296 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 296 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 30 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 282 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 282 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Sage | Dec 28 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 296 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 296 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 14 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 296 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 296 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 5 |
| Cosmos | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Lavender | Nov 30 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 303 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 303 available after Feb 22. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 14 |
| Melons | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 240 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 8. | Jul 27 |
| Mint | — | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 303 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 303 available after Feb 22. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 261 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 1. | Aug 30 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 247 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 8. | Jul 29 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 268 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 22. | Aug 25 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 28 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 247 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 1. | Aug 6 |
| Watermelon | Feb 8 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 247 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 1. | Aug 1 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 254 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Zinnias | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
Month by month in Redding
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 4), Calendula (Jan 11), Cauliflower (Jan 11), Marigolds (Jan 11), Pepper (Jan 11), Basil (Jan 18), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 11), Cilantro (Jan 25), Turnip (Jan 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 25), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 25), Cabbage (Jan 25), Collards (Jan 25), Kale (Jan 25), Lettuce (Jan 25), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 18). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 1), Butternut Squash (Feb 8), Cantaloupe (Feb 8), Melons (Feb 8), Pumpkin (Feb 8), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 8), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 1), Potatoes (Feb 8), Sunflowers (Feb 22). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 8), Swiss Chard (Feb 8), Bok Choy (Feb 15), Cauliflower (Feb 15), Cosmos (Feb 22), Lavender (Feb 22), +4 more. Last frost around February 22. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 1), Pole Beans (Mar 1). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 1), Chives (Mar 1), Corn (Mar 1), Okra (Mar 1), Oregano (Mar 1), Parsley (Mar 1), +17 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 19), Pumpkin (Jul 19), Cantaloupe (Jul 27), Celery (Jul 27), Melons (Jul 27), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 29). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Aug 1), Watermelon (Aug 1), Pepper (Aug 6), Tomatillos (Aug 6), Eggplant (Aug 11), Corn (Aug 13), +3 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Basil (Sep 4), Cosmos (Sep 4), Cucumber (Sep 4), Zinnias (Sep 4), Broccoli (Sep 5), Nasturtiums (Sep 9), +13 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Oct 5), Cilantro (Oct 5), Collards (Oct 9), Scallions (Oct 9), Bok Choy (Oct 10), Lettuce (Oct 10), +6 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 30), Lavender (Nov 30), Onion (Nov 30), Rosemary (Nov 30). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 14), Collards (Dec 14), Kale (Dec 14), Oregano (Dec 14), Parsley (Dec 14), Scallions (Dec 14), +8 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 1), Arugula (Dec 28), Beets (Dec 28), Dill (Dec 28), Peas (Dec 28), Radish (Dec 28), +1 more. First frost around December 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 22). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Redding, CA (ZIP 96001)?
The median last spring frost date for Redding, CA (ZIP code 96001) is around February 22. 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 7; one in ten it runs past April 1.
What is the first fall frost date in Redding, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Redding, CA is around December 1. 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 10 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Redding, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Redding is about 282 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 Redding (282 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 Redding, CA?
Redding, 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 Redding, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 18 and plant out Mar 8 in Redding. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Redding?
Two: plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 8.
When do I plant garlic in Redding?
Dec 1 to Dec 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Redding?
Yes: plant out Mar 8 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 1 for a fall crop.
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