Gardening Calendar for California

We used the most populated zip code in California (Los Angeles, CA) to calculate this information. To use your zip code instead and get the most accurate calendar for your area, create an account. You can then select which plants you want in your garden, and we'll send you reminders when it's time to seed, transplant, and sow. No more having to remember when the ideal time to plant everything is!

  • My Zipcode

    90011 use my zip instead

  • Estimated Last Frost Date

    Hard freeze unlikely

  • Estimated First Frost Date

    Hard freeze unlikely

How do I create my own garden calendar using my zip code?

You can use Rooted Reminders to:

  • Add your own zip
  • Select the plants you want to grow
  • Get reminded via email when it's time to plant them
  • See what else you can plant now in your area
  • And it's FREE

I love gardening and programming and I built this tool for myself. Hopefully you find it useful as well. If you do, you can support the site buy buying seeds through our links (we recieve a very small amount of sales through these links).

When to plant vegetables, flowers, and herbs in California

Lucky you! Hard freezes are unlikely in Los Angeles, CA. Use these as guidelines but know you may be able to plant year round. Just keep an eye out for freezes! Does it usually freeze in your part of California ? Rooted Reminders can create a calendar based on your zip code's frost dates so you know when to plant.

We used the most populated zip code in California (Los Angeles, CA) to calculate this information. Run the numbers with your zip code instead.

Plant Spring Seed Spring Transplant Spring Sow Fall Seed Fall Transplant Fall Sow Buy seeds Track
Morning Glory February 18 March 16 - - - - buy seeds
Marigold January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Gomphrena January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Coleus January 14 March 3 - - - - buy seeds
Salvia January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Statice January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Scabiosa January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Allium January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Stock January 14 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Cilantro - March 10 March 12 - - - buy seeds
Bachelor button January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Cosmosa January 14 March 17 - - - - buy seeds
Calendula January 28 March 3 - - - - buy seeds
Impatiens January 14 March 24 - - - - buy seeds
Petunias January 14 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Strawflower January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Sunflower February 19 March 18 - - - - buy seeds
Verbena January 14 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Phlox January 14 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Zinnia February 11 March 18 - - - - buy seeds
Pumpkins February 20 March 26 - - - - buy seeds
Beets - - February 24 - - - buy seeds
Carrots - - February 6 - - - buy seeds
Spinach - - February 28 - - - buy seeds
Radish - - January 14 - - - buy seeds
Potatoes - - March 5 - - - buy seeds
Okra - - March 26 - - - buy seeds
Watermelon February 13 March 24 - - - - buy seeds
Parsnip - - February 20 - - - buy seeds
Swiss Chard January 30 February 20 - - - - buy seeds
Peas - - January 30 - - - buy seeds
Squash - - January 30 - - - buy seeds
Potatoes (Sweet) - - April 2 - - - buy seeds
Kohlrabi January 1 February 4 - - - - buy seeds
Lettuce January 30 February 27 - - - - buy seeds
Celery January 2 February 13 - - - - buy seeds
Oregano January 2 March 12 - - - - buy seeds
Rosemary January 2 March 19 - - - - buy seeds
Sage January 16 March 12 - - - - buy seeds
Ageratum January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Arugula - March 10 February 24 - - - buy seeds
Aster January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Snapdragon January 14 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Thyme January 2 March 12 - - - - buy seeds
Chives - - February 11 - - - buy seeds
Celosia January 28 March 10 - - - - buy seeds
Parsley - - February 13 - - - buy seeds
Basil January 13 March 11 - - - - buy seeds
Beans (Fava) - - - January 23 - - buy seeds
Eggplant January 16 February 23 - - - - buy seeds
Canteloupe February 13 February 23 - - - - buy seeds
Peppers (Bell) - March 16 - - - - buy seeds
Cauliflower January 16 February 13 - February 13 January 9 - buy seeds
Cucumbers February 13 - - February 23 - - buy seeds
Peppers (Jalapenos) January 2 March 19 - - - - buy seeds
Broccoli January 13 February 13 - - January 9 - buy seeds
Cabbage January 15 February 13 - - - - buy seeds
Tomato February 9 March 15 - - - - buy seeds
Kale January 16 February 13 - January 16 February 13 - buy seeds
Turnip - - February 11 - - - buy seeds
Onion - - March 24 - - - buy seeds
Dill - - March 12 - - - buy seeds
Zucchini - - March 24 - - - buy seeds
Beans (Green) - - March 19 - - - buy seeds

Create a free custom garden calendar in 5 minutes

When it comes to gardening, timing is everything and there’s a lot to time. Rooted Reminders reminds you when to plant what for best results.

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