Eastvale, California planting calendar and frost dates
Eastvale is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. The last spring frost typically comes around January 17 and the first fall frost around December 19, giving about 335 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 10a
- Typical last frost
- January 17
- Typical first frost
- December 19
- Frost-free season
- 335 days
Frost dates in Eastvale
Last spring frost
- December 18Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- January 17Typical: a later frost in half of years
- February 22Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- November 27Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- December 19Typical: 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 335 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station. A hard freeze (28°F), which damages most hardy crops too, typically ends around January 3 and returns around December 30.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chino Airport, 8 miles NNW of the city center. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers. Eastvale shares this station with Corona, so the two cities have the same frost dates and planting calendar.
What to plant each month in Eastvale
January
Start indoors: eggplants, peppers, ranunculus, tomatoes
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, avocados, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, dahlias, dill, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green onions, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, swiss chard, thyme, turnips
Plant for fall: crocuses, garlic, hyacinths, ornamental alliums, tulips
February
Start indoors: basil, cantaloupes, celery, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: avocados, garden mums, ginger, green onions, st. augustinegrass, sunflowers
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
August
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: collard greens, 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, collard greens, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, 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
December
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, cabbages, chives, cilantro, collard greens, ginger, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, ranunculus, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, kentucky bluegrass, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, poppies, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, spinach, strawberries, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, turnips, wildflowers
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Eastvale
Eastvale's 2 main ZIP codes take their frost dates from 2 different NOAA stations: the typical last frost ranges from January 9 in 91752 to January 17 in 92880. Every one of them is in zone 10a.
| ZIP code | Zone | Weather station | Typical last frost | Typical first frost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91752 | 10a | Riverside Muni Airport, 2.4 mi W | Jan 9 | Dec 30 |
| 92880 | 10a | Chino Airport, 8 mi NNW | Jan 17 | Dec 19 |
Chino Airport also supplies the frost dates for Corona, so their planting calendars match Eastvale's.
Planting dates for popular crops in Eastvale
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | Sep 5 to 12 |
| Strawberries | — | Dec 6 to 20 | — |
| Lettuce | Nov 22 to Dec 6 | Jan 10 to 24 | Sep 19 to Oct 24 |
| Cilantro | Dec 6 to 20 | Jan 17 to 24 | — |
| Basil | Feb 4 to 18 | Mar 25 to Apr 1 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Dec 27 to Jan 3 | Aug 29 to Sep 5 |
| Garlic | — | Dec 6 to 20 | Dec 19 to Jan 2 |
| Onions | Sep 27 to Nov 8 | Dec 20 to Jan 3 | — |
| Cucumbers | Feb 25 to Mar 11 | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | Sep 19 to Oct 3 |
| Pumpkins | Feb 25 to Mar 11 | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | — |
| Peppers | Jan 7 to Feb 4 | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | Aug 29 to Sep 26 |
| Carrots | — | Dec 27 to Jan 17 | Sep 26 to Oct 17 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 29 to May 6 | — |
| Watermelons | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jan 17 to 31 | Sep 12 to 26 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | Sep 26 to Oct 3 |
| Zucchini | Feb 25 to Mar 11 | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | Sep 26 to Oct 10 |
| Broccoli | Nov 1 to 22 | Dec 20 to Jan 3 | Oct 3 to 31 |
| Peas | — | Dec 6 to 20 | Sep 26 to Oct 10 |
| Spinach | Dec 6 to 13 | Jan 10 to 24 | Oct 10 to Nov 14 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 17 to Feb 7 | — |
| Zinnias | May 4 to 11 | Jun 1 to 15 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Nov 7 to Jan 2 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Nov 7 to Dec 19 |
| Grass Seed | — | Dec 6 to 20 | Nov 7 to 21 |
Nearby cities
- Chino, CA zone 10a
- Ontario, CA zone 10a
- Corona, CA zone 10a, last frost Jan 17
- Jurupa Valley, CA zone 10a, last frost Jan 9
- Chino Hills, CA zone 10a, last frost Jan 8
- Riverside, CA zone 10a, last frost Jan 9
Planting in CaliforniaAbout zone 10aPrintable calendar for Eastvale
Questions
When is the last frost in Eastvale?
Around January 17 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Chino Airport. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after February 22.
What planting zone is Eastvale in?
USDA hardiness zone 10a (2023 map). The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Eastvale?
Start seeds indoors January 28 to February 11 and set plants out March 25 to April 8.
When is the first frost in Eastvale?
Around December 19 in a typical year, and before November 27 about 1 year in 10.