Beaumont, California planting calendar and frost dates
Beaumont is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost typically comes around January 10 and the first fall frost around December 23, giving about 350 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 9b
- Typical last frost
- January 10
- Typical first frost
- December 23
- Frost-free season
- 350 days
Frost dates in Beaumont
Last spring frost
- December 14Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- January 10Typical: a later frost in half of years
- February 25Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- November 27Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- December 23Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- New yearLate: in about 1 year in 10, the first frost waits until after December 31
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 350 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hemet, 14.3 miles SSW of the city center and 401 feet lower. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers.
What to plant each month in Beaumont
January
Start indoors: eggplants, peppers
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, avocados, beets, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, dahlias, dill, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green onions, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, swiss chard, thyme
Plant for fall: crocuses, garlic, hyacinths, ornamental alliums, tulips
February
Start indoors: basil, cantaloupes, celery, eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, watermelons
Plant or sow outdoors: avocados, garden mums, green onions, st. augustinegrass
March
Start indoors: cantaloupes, cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: basil, cantaloupes, cucumbers, eggplants, green beans, peppers, pumpkins, st. augustinegrass, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
April
Plant or sow outdoors: basil, bermudagrass, cantaloupes, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, green beans, okra, peanuts, peppers, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zoysiagrass, zucchini
May
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, okra, peanuts, sweet potatoes, zoysiagrass
June
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
September
Start indoors: onions
Plant for fall: bearded irises, brussels sprouts, carrots, collard greens, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, potatoes, snapdragons, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatoes, zucchini
October
Start indoors: broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, petunias, ranunculus
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, collard greens, coneflowers, cucumbers, daylilies, green beans, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, turnips, zucchini
November
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, black-eyed susans, blueberries, garlic, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kentucky bluegrass, onions, peas, poppies, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, sweet peas, tall fescue, turnips, wildflowers
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, spinach, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
December
Start indoors: cilantro, marigolds, nasturtiums, ranunculus, spinach, swiss chard
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, dahlias, dill, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, kentucky bluegrass, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, peppers, poppies, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, snapdragons, spinach, strawberries, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, turnips, wildflowers
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
Planting dates for popular crops in Beaumont
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Feb 2 to 16 | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Sep 9 to 16 |
| Strawberries | — | Nov 29 to Dec 13 | — |
| Lettuce | Nov 15 to 29 | Jan 3 to 17 | Sep 23 to Oct 28 |
| Cilantro | Nov 29 to Dec 13 | Jan 10 to 17 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 to 23 | Mar 30 to Apr 6 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Dec 20 to 27 | Sep 2 to 9 |
| Garlic | — | Nov 29 to Dec 13 | Dec 23 to Jan 6 |
| Onions | Sep 20 to Nov 1 | Dec 13 to 27 | — |
| Cucumbers | Mar 2 to 16 | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Sep 23 to Oct 7 |
| Pumpkins | Mar 2 to 16 | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 to Feb 9 | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Sep 2 to 30 |
| Carrots | — | Dec 20 to Jan 10 | Sep 30 to Oct 21 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 29 to May 6 | — |
| Watermelons | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jan 10 to 24 | Sep 16 to 30 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Sep 30 to Oct 7 |
| Zucchini | Mar 2 to 16 | Mar 30 to Apr 13 | Sep 30 to Oct 14 |
| Broccoli | Oct 25 to Nov 15 | Dec 13 to 27 | Oct 7 to Nov 4 |
| Peas | — | Nov 29 to Dec 13 | Sep 30 to Oct 14 |
| Spinach | Nov 29 to Dec 6 | Jan 3 to 17 | Oct 14 to Nov 18 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 10 to 31 | — |
| Zinnias | May 9 to 16 | Jun 6 to 20 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Nov 11 to Jan 6 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Nov 11 to Dec 23 |
| Grass Seed | — | Nov 29 to Dec 13 | Nov 11 to 25 |
Nearby cities
- San Jacinto, CA zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
- Hemet, CA zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
- Yucaipa, CA zone 9b, last frost Jan 27
- Moreno Valley, CA zone 9b, last frost Jan 27
- Perris, CA zone 9b, last frost Jan 27
- Redlands, CA zone 9b, last frost Jan 27
Planting in CaliforniaAbout zone 9bPrintable calendar for Beaumont
Questions
When is the last frost in Beaumont?
Around January 10 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Hemet. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after February 25.
What planting zone is Beaumont in?
USDA hardiness zone 9b (2023 map). The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Beaumont?
Start seeds indoors February 2 to 16 and set plants out March 30 to April 13.
When is the first frost in Beaumont?
Around December 23 in a typical year, and before November 27 about 1 year in 10.