Frost Dates for Stockton, CA 95219
Stockton has 12 ZIP codes. The Stockton, CA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 6 · First fall frost December 1 · 298 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 95219 has about 31,700 people, one of 12 ZIP codes in Stockton.
Very long season: 298 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans December 29–March 13 (74 days). Fall frost risk spans November 9–December 25 (46 days).
Frost probability for 95219
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 13 | February 6 | December 29 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 9 | December 1 | December 25 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ANTIOCH PUMPING PLT #3 (21.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 298-day season in Stockton
In Stockton (298 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 2 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 256 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 20. | Aug 1 |
| Pepper | Dec 26 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 256 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 20. | Aug 6 |
| Lettuce | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 16 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 10 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 16–Jan 23 | 340 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 340 available after Jan 16. | Sep 29 |
| Cucumber | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Beans | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Peas | — | Dec 12–Feb 20 | 361 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 361 available after Dec 12. | Sep 20 |
| Zucchini | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Onion | Nov 14 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 333 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 12–Jan 30 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 29 |
| Kale | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Broccoli | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 333 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 9. | Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 347 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 9. | Sep 29 |
| Radish | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 30 |
| Beets | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 23–Jan 30 | 319 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 319 available after Jan 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 1 | 403 | overwinter: Plant Dec 1 to Dec 22; harvest the following summer. | Dec 22 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 2–Feb 27 | 354 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 9 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 270 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 13. | Aug 13 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 20 | 263 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 20. | Jul 19 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 26 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 312 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 312 available after Jan 30. | Sep 10 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 12 | Jan 23–Jan 23 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 347 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 9. | Aug 30 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 263 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 20. | Jul 19 |
| Eggplant | Dec 19 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 256 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 20. | Aug 11 |
| Okra | Jan 9 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Basil | Jan 2 | Feb 27–Feb 27 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 9–Jan 30 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 5 |
| Parsley | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 298 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 13. | Sep 15 |
| Celery | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 298 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 13. | Jul 27 |
| Scallions | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 9 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 26–Jan 9 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 26 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 9 | Jan 30–Feb 6 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 10 |
| Collards | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 9 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 256 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 20. | Jul 27 |
| Chives | Nov 14 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 312 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Oregano | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 312 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 14 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 298 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Sage | Dec 12 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 312 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 312 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 26 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 5 |
| Cosmos | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Lavender | Nov 14 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 319 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 6. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 26 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 14 |
| Melons | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 256 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 20. | Jul 27 |
| Mint | — | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 319 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 6. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 277 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 13. | Aug 30 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 263 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 20. | Jul 29 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 284 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 6. | Aug 25 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 12 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 263 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 13. | Aug 6 |
| Watermelon | Jan 23 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 263 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 13. | Aug 1 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Zinnias | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
Month by month in Stockton
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 2), Tomato (Jan 2), Bok Choy (Jan 9), Corn (Jan 9), Cosmos (Jan 9), Nasturtiums (Jan 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 9), Turnip (Jan 9), Carrots (Jan 16), Potatoes (Jan 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 9), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 9), Cabbage (Jan 9), Collards (Jan 9), Kale (Jan 9), Lettuce (Jan 9), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 2). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 6), Beans (Feb 13), Pole Beans (Feb 13). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 6), Lavender (Feb 6), Marigolds (Feb 6), Mint (Feb 6), Nasturtiums (Feb 6), Zinnias (Feb 6), +23 more. Last frost around February 6. |
| March | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| 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 14), Lavender (Nov 14), Onion (Nov 14), Rosemary (Nov 14), Celery (Nov 28), Collards (Nov 28), +5 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 12), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 12), Cabbage (Dec 12), Lettuce (Dec 12), Sage (Dec 12), Swiss Chard (Dec 12), +6 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 1), Arugula (Dec 12), Beets (Dec 12), Dill (Dec 12), Peas (Dec 12), Radish (Dec 12), +2 more. First frost around December 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 22). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Stockton, CA (ZIP 95219)?
The median last spring frost date for Stockton, CA (ZIP code 95219) is around February 6. 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 December 29; one in ten it runs past March 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Stockton, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Stockton, 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 9 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Stockton, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Stockton is about 298 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 Stockton (298 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 Stockton, CA?
Stockton, 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 Stockton, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 2 and plant out Feb 20 in Stockton. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Stockton?
Two: plant Jan 9 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 8.
When do I plant garlic in Stockton?
Dec 1 to Dec 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Stockton?
Yes: plant out Feb 20 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 1 for a fall crop.
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