When to plant in Tulare, CA
USDA Zone 9bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Tulare, California — all computed from Tulare's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 324 frost-free days, Tulare supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 9b, frost is a minor factor for Tulare — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
VISALIA · 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 Tulare’s own odds, recorded at VISALIA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 2 | Feb 27 | Jan 26 | Nov 15 | Nov 29 | Dec 16 |
| 32°F | Feb 27 | Jan 23 | Dec 29 | Nov 27 | Dec 13 | Jan 8 |
| 28°F | Jan 24 | Jan 2 | Dec 16 | Dec 9 | Dec 25 | Jan 12 |
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 Tulare, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 26 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.
Tulare planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Tulare, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Tulare is around January 23 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Tulare, CA?
Expect Tulare's first fall frost near December 13 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Tulare in?
Tulare is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Tulare?
Tulare has about 324 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 23) and first fall frost (December 13).
When should I plant tomatoes in Tulare?
For Tulare, sow tomatoes indoors about November 28–December 12 and move the seedlings out around January 30, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Visalia · 14 km
- Farmersville · 17 km
- Exeter · 20 km
- Lindsay · 22 km
- Corcoran · 24 km
- Porterville · 31 km
- Hanford · 32 km
- Dinuba · 39 km
Frost dates recorded at VISALIA, 15 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 Tulare, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00049367. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/tulare.