Woodland, CA planting zone & frost dates
Woodland is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around February 7 and the first fall frost around December 5, for a growing season of about 301 days.
Planting calendar for Woodland
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 7) 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 13 – Dec 27 Transplant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 29 – Dec 13 Transplant outdoors: Feb 21 – Feb 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 29 – Dec 13 Transplant outdoors: Feb 21 – Feb 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 29 – Dec 13 Transplant outdoors: Jan 10 – Jan 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 29 – Dec 13 Transplant outdoors: Jan 10 – Jan 24 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 10 – Jan 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 10 – Jan 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 10 – Jan 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 10 – Jan 24 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 21 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 21 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 Transplant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 21 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 10 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Dec 5).
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 9 | Feb 7 | Mar 11 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Jan 1 | Dec 5 | Nov 19 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 11, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 19. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 10.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Woodland
- 95695 zone 9b
- 95776 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Davis zone 9b, last frost Feb 10
- Dixon zone 9b, last frost Feb 10
- West Sacramento zone 9b, last frost Feb 2
- Sacramento zone 9b, last frost Jan 12
- Rio Linda zone 9b, last frost Feb 22
- Parkway zone 9b, last frost Feb 2
- Vacaville zone 9b, last frost Feb 18
- North Highlands zone 9b, last frost Jan 12
Questions
What growing zone is Woodland, CA?
Woodland 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 Woodland?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Woodland is February 7. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 11.
When can I plant tomatoes in Woodland?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 14 – Feb 21. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Woodland 1 Wnw, CA (USC00049781), 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 20 m, based on 27 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.