Lindsay, CA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 20median date
First fall frostNov 30median date
Growing season283 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Lindsay compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lindsay falls between January 20 and March 26, a 65-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and December 21.
- The median last frost is 39 days earlier than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 283-day growing season is longer than 84% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9b, where the median is Feb 20.
- The weather station records an average of 29 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Porterville, CA, 19 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 20 |
| 50% (median) | February 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | November 30 |
| 90% (late) | December 21 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Lindsay, CA
Lindsay, CA frost dates — last frost Feb 20, first frost Nov 30, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 28 to Dec 12Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6
Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lindsay, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Jan 23 – Feb 27 | Oct 5 – Nov 2 |
| Kale | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Broccoli | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cabbage | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Okra | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Basil | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 27 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 16 – Dec 21 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Lindsay, CA weather station, 3 km away (elevation 436 ft (133 m)).
Frost dates near Lindsay
- Strathmore Feb 20 · Nov 30
- Exeter Feb 5 · Dec 8
- Farmersville Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Porterville Jan 20 · Dec 13
- Ivanhoe Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Tulare Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Visalia Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Woodlake Feb 5 · Dec 8
- Tipton Feb 15 · Nov 27
- Springville Jan 20 · Dec 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lindsay, CA?
The median last spring frost in Lindsay, CA is February 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lindsay, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Lindsay, CA?
About 283 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lindsay, CA?
Lindsay, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.