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Sacramento Vegetable Planting Calendar

Use Sacramento climate patterns to see this month’s garden tasks and crop-by-crop planting windows for the Sacramento Valley and nearby Delta communities.

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USDA Zones 9bMost Sacramento neighborhoods fall in USDA Zones 9b
Frost uncommonTypical last spring frost: February 10
Frost uncommonTypical first fall frost: January 1
Cool season

Plant through winter

Broccoli, lettuce, peas, carrots, radishes and leafy greens perform best from fall through early spring.

Warm season

Use spring warmth

Plant tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, squash and peppers as soils warm, before intense inland summer heat.

Late summer

Restart the cool garden

Begin fall brassicas indoors and prepare beds for direct-sown roots and greens as temperatures moderate.

Local dates, crop by crop

Sacramento Planting Dates

Choose a season and search for a crop to see when to start seeds indoors, move plants outside, direct sow and finish planting in the Sacramento area.

Sacramento–Sacramento CountyUSDA Zones 9b · typical last frost February 10 · typical first frost January 1

Spring planting

Planting Dates for Spring

Dates use Sacramento valley-floor climate timing. Delta breezes, urban heat and low-lying frost pockets can shift local planting windows. Always check soil temperature and the 10-day forecast before planting.

Crop Start seeds indoors Transplant or plant outdoors Direct sow outdoors Last recommended planting Shop

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How to Read This Calendar

1

Start indoors

Sow in trays under strong light. The window is timed so seedlings reach transplant size without becoming root-bound.

2

Transplant or plant

Harden seedlings off for about a week. Perennial crowns, sets and seed potatoes are included in this column.

3

Direct sow

Plant seed directly into prepared soil. Cool-season crops can begin before frost; heat-loving crops need warm soil.

4

Last planting

This is the practical end of the selected window—not a guarantee. Variety maturity and unusual weather can move it.

Sacramento soil checkpoints

Let Soil Temperature Be the Final Check

Calendar dates start the conversation. A simple soil thermometer helps confirm that the seedbed is actually ready.

40–50°FPeas, spinach, radishes and other hardy crops
55–60°FBeans, corn and many moderately warm crops
65°F+Cucumbers, squash, melons, okra and other heat lovers
Current Sacramento soil temperatureLoading…Modeled near 2½ inches deep
Checking current conditions

Use this modeled reading as a local reference, then confirm conditions in your own garden with a soil thermometer.

Weather data by Open-Meteo

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Seeds to Plant Now

References: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources vegetable planting guidance and approximate California frost dates; USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map; and Open-Meteo modeled soil-temperature data. the Sacramento Valley and Delta edge contains meaningful neighborhood microclimates, so dates and live conditions are planning estimates, not guarantees.