Los Angeles Frost Dates
Los Angeles, CA · USDA Zone 10b
Los Angeles International Airport records a 32°F freeze in fewer than half of years (NOAA 1991-2020 US Climate Normals, station USW00023174).
Los Angeles is in USDA Zone 10b. With virtually no frost, you can garden year-round.
Los Angeles planting calendar
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Peppers | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Cucumbers | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Lettuce | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Zucchini | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Carrots | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Beans (bush) | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Peas | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Broccoli | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Spinach | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Kale | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Onions | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Garlic | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Potatoes | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Squash (winter) | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Corn | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Radishes | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Beets | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Eggplant | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Basil | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Cilantro | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Parsley | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Pumpkins | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Sunflowers | ● | ● |
Fall planting in Los Angeles
Los Angeles does not really have a fall planting deadline. The limit here is summer heat, not frost, so the cool-season crops that fail in a Los Angeles July are sown from about October onward.
Planning around Los Angeles's frost dates
- What to plant in October by zone
The October sowing and planting list for Los Angeles.
- What to plant in November by zone
What still goes in the ground in November in Los Angeles.
- What changed in the 2023 USDA zone map
Whether the 2023 USDA map moved Los Angeles, and what that changes.
- Companion planting chart
Which crops to plant together once you know your dates.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is effectively frost-free.
What planting zone is Los Angeles, CA?
Los Angeles is in USDA hardiness Zone 10b.
When is the first frost in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles rarely records a freeze, so there is no meaningful first frost date.
What can I plant in the fall in Los Angeles?
Fall is the easiest growing season in Los Angeles. Cool-season crops that bolt in summer heat here are sown from about October onward.