Adelanto, CA planting zone & frost dates
Adelanto is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 18 and the first fall frost around November 11, for a growing season of about 233 days.
Planting calendar for Adelanto
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 18) 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: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Mar 25 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 Transplant outdoors: Apr 1 – Apr 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 Transplant outdoors: Apr 1 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 Transplant outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 Transplant outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 25 – Apr 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 25 – Apr 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 25 – Apr 1 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 25 – Apr 1 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 Transplant outdoors: Mar 25 – Apr 1 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 16 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 11).
Useful for zone 8b 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
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 23 | Mar 18 | Apr 12 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 26 | Nov 11 | Oct 27 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 12, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 27. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 22.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Adelanto
- 92301 zone 8b
Nearby cities
- Victorville zone 8b, last frost Mar 18
- Hesperia zone 8b, last frost Feb 28
- Phelan zone 8b
- Apple Valley zone 8b, last frost Mar 18
- Crestline zone 8b, last frost May 5
- Lake Arrowhead zone 8a, last frost May 5
- Lake Los Angeles zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
- Muscoy zone 10a, last frost Jan 27
Questions
What growing zone is Adelanto, CA?
Adelanto is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average extreme winter low 15°F to 20°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Adelanto?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Adelanto is March 18. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 12.
When can I plant tomatoes in Adelanto?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 25 – Apr 1. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Victorville, CA (USC00049325), 12.2 km (7.6 mi) from the city center, elevation 878 m, based on 25 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.