Linda, CA planting zone & frost dates
Linda is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around February 11 and the first fall frost around November 30, for a growing season of about 289 days.
Planting calendar for Linda
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 11) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Dec 17 – Dec 31 Transplant outdoors: Feb 18 – Feb 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 3 – Dec 17 Transplant outdoors: Feb 25 – Mar 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 3 – Dec 17 Transplant outdoors: Feb 25 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 3 – Dec 17 Transplant outdoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 3 – Dec 17 Transplant outdoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 31 – Jan 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 31 – Jan 14 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Feb 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Feb 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Feb 25 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Feb 25 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 31 – Jan 14 Transplant outdoors: Feb 18 – Feb 25 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 5 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 30).
Useful for zone 9b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
- Shade cloth — for hot summers
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Jan 6 | Feb 11 | Mar 12 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 21 | Nov 30 | Nov 12 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 12, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 12. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 12.
Nearby cities
- Olivehurst zone 9b, last frost Feb 11
- Marysville zone 9b, last frost Jan 15
- Yuba City zone 9b, last frost Jan 15
- South Yuba City zone 9b, last frost Jan 15
- Lincoln zone 9a, last frost Feb 11
- Oroville zone 9b, last frost Jan 30
- Rio Linda zone 9b, last frost Feb 22
- Roseville zone 9b, last frost Jan 12
Questions
What growing zone is Linda, CA?
Linda is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Linda?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Linda is February 11. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 12.
When can I plant tomatoes in Linda?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 18 – Feb 25. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Marysville Yuba Co Ap, CA (USW00093205), 3.2 km (2.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 19 m, based on 16 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.