When to plant in Carson, CA
USDA Zone 10bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Carson, California — all computed from Carson's nearest NOAA weather station.
Carson's growing season is short at roughly -4 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. In zone 10b, frost is a minor factor for Carson — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
TORRANCE AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Carson’s own odds, recorded at TORRANCE AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 5 | Jan 17 | Dec 12 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 | Feb 20 |
| 32°F | Feb 24 | Jan 9 | Dec 4 | Dec 3 | Jan 5 | Feb 22 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Carson, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 36 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Carson planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Carson, CA?
Carson's average last spring frost falls near January 9 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Carson, CA?
The first fall frost in Carson typically arrives around January 5 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Carson in?
Carson is in USDA hardiness zone 10b. In zone 10b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Carson?
Carson has about -4 frost-free days — a short growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 9) and first fall frost (January 5).
When should I plant tomatoes in Carson?
For Carson, sow tomatoes indoors about November 14–November 28 and move the seedlings out around January 16, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- West Carson · 5 km
- Compton · 6 km
- West Rancho Dominguez · 7 km
- East Rancho Dominguez · 8 km
- Gardena · 8 km
- Lomita · 8 km
- Signal Hill · 8 km
- Willowbrook · 9 km
Frost dates recorded at TORRANCE AP, 9 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Carson, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 10b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00003122. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/carson.