Vincent, CA planting zone & frost dates
Vincent is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 10 and the first fall frost around November 19, for a growing season of about 248 days.
Planting calendar for Vincent
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 10) 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 13 – Jan 27 Transplant outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 Transplant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 30 – Jan 13 Transplant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 Transplant outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 24 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 19).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 12 | Mar 10 | Apr 11 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 4 | Nov 19 | Nov 3 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 11, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 3. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 13.
Nearby cities
- Palmdale zone 8b, last frost Mar 10
- Sun Village zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
- Quartz Hill zone 9a, last frost Apr 3
- Lancaster zone 8b, last frost Apr 3
- La Crescenta-Montrose zone 10b
- Lake Los Angeles zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
- La Cañada Flintridge zone 10a
- Altadena zone 10b
Questions
What growing zone is Vincent, CA?
Vincent 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 Vincent?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Vincent is March 10. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 11.
When can I plant tomatoes in Vincent?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 17 – Mar 24. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Palmdale, CA (USC00046624), 10.0 km (6.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 796 m, based on 24 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.