Frost Dates for Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Last spring frost March 10 · First fall frost November 25 · 260 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 96019 has about 10,400 people.
Very long season: 260 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 10–April 30 (20 days). Fall frost risk spans October 23–November 1 (9 days).
Frost probability for 96019
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 10 | March 10 | April 30 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 1 | November 25 | October 23 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WHISKEYTOWN RSVR (13.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 260-day season in Shasta Lake
In Shasta Lake (260 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 3 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 218 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 24. | Jul 26 |
| Pepper | Jan 27 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 218 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 24. | Jul 31 |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 4 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 302 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 17. | Sep 23 |
| Cucumber | Feb 17 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Beans | — | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Peas | — | Jan 13–Mar 24 | 323 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 323 available after Jan 13. | Sep 14 |
| Zucchini | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Onion | Dec 16 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 295 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 13–Mar 3 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 23 |
| Kale | Dec 30 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 295 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 10. | Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 309 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 10. | Sep 23 |
| Radish | — | Jan 13–Apr 7 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 24 |
| Beets | — | Jan 13–Apr 7 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 25 | 365 | overwinter: Plant Nov 25 to Dec 16; harvest the following summer. | Dec 16 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 3–Mar 31 | 316 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 10 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 17. | Aug 7 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 24 | 225 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 24. | Jul 13 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 274 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 3. | Sep 4 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Feb 24 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 13–Apr 7 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 23 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 309 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 10. | Aug 24 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 225 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 24. | Jul 13 |
| Eggplant | Jan 20 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 218 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 24. | Aug 5 |
| Okra | Feb 10 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Basil | Feb 3 | Mar 31–Mar 31 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 10–Mar 3 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Parsley | Dec 30 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 260 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 17. | Sep 9 |
| Celery | Dec 30 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 260 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 17. | Jul 21 |
| Scallions | Dec 30 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 3 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 13 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 10 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 4 |
| Collards | Dec 30 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 3 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 218 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 24. | Jul 21 |
| Chives | Dec 16 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 274 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 13–Apr 7 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Oregano | Dec 30 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 274 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 16 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 260 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Sage | Jan 13 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 274 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 30 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 274 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Cosmos | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Lavender | Dec 16 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 27 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 8 |
| Melons | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 218 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 24. | Jul 21 |
| Mint | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 239 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 17. | Aug 24 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 225 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 24. | Jul 23 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 246 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 10. | Aug 19 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 13 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 225 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 17. | Jul 31 |
| Watermelon | Feb 24 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 225 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 17. | Jul 26 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Zinnias | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
Month by month in Shasta Lake
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 13), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 13), Cabbage (Jan 13), Lettuce (Jan 13), Sage (Jan 13), Swiss Chard (Jan 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 13), Beets (Jan 13), Dill (Jan 13), Peas (Jan 13), Radish (Jan 13), Spinach (Jan 13), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 3), Tomato (Feb 3), Bok Choy (Feb 10), Corn (Feb 10), Cosmos (Feb 10), Nasturtiums (Feb 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 10), Turnip (Feb 10), Carrots (Feb 17), Potatoes (Feb 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 10), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 10), Cabbage (Feb 10), Collards (Feb 10), Kale (Feb 10), Lettuce (Feb 10), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 3). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 10), Beans (Mar 17), Pole Beans (Mar 17). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 3), Cauliflower (Mar 3), Cosmos (Mar 10), Lavender (Mar 10), Marigolds (Mar 10), Mint (Mar 10), +25 more. Last frost around March 10. |
| 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 13), Pumpkin (Jul 13), Cantaloupe (Jul 21), Celery (Jul 21), Melons (Jul 21), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 23), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 5), Corn (Aug 7), Sunflowers (Aug 19), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 24), Pole Beans (Aug 24), Basil (Aug 29), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 3), Okra (Sep 3), Yellow Squash (Sep 3), Zucchini (Sep 3), Cauliflower (Sep 4), Beans (Sep 5), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 3), Scallions (Oct 3), Bok Choy (Oct 4), Lettuce (Oct 4), Kale (Oct 8), Kohlrabi (Oct 8), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 25). First frost around November 25. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 16), Lavender (Dec 16), Onion (Dec 16), Rosemary (Dec 16), Celery (Dec 30), Collards (Dec 30), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 16). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Shasta Lake, CA (ZIP 96019)?
The median last spring frost date for Shasta Lake, CA (ZIP code 96019) is around March 10. 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 10; one in ten it runs past April 30.
What is the first fall frost date in Shasta Lake, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Shasta Lake, CA is around November 25. 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 1 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Shasta Lake, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Shasta Lake is about 260 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 Shasta Lake (260 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 Shasta Lake, CA?
Shasta Lake, 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 Shasta Lake, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 3 and plant out Mar 24 in Shasta Lake. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Shasta Lake?
Two: plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2.
When do I plant garlic in Shasta Lake?
Nov 25 to Dec 16; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Shasta Lake?
Yes: plant out Mar 24 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 26 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Redding (ZIP 96003) has 282 frost-free days, 22 more than Shasta Lake (ZIP 96019). See Redding ZIP 96003 frost dates
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