Willits 1 NE, CA Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Willits 1 NE garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
May 5
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Oct 9
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
157 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 7a
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Apr 11 May 5 May 31
First fall frost Oct 31 Oct 9 Sep 24
Hard freeze (28°F), median last Mar 31 · first Oct 30

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the WILLITS 1 NE station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Willits 1 NE

Computed from Willits 1 NE's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-7 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Mar 10 – Mar 24 May 12 – May 19
🫑 Peppers Feb 24 – Mar 10 May 19 – May 26
🥬 Lettuce Mar 24 – Apr 7 Apr 7 – Apr 21 Apr 7 – May 5
🫛 Peas Mar 24 – Apr 7
🥕 Carrots Apr 14 – May 5
🥦 Broccoli Mar 17 – Mar 31 Apr 14 – Apr 28
🥬 Kale Mar 24 – Apr 7 Apr 7 – Apr 21 Apr 7 – Apr 21
🥒 Cucumbers Apr 7 – Apr 14 May 12 – May 19 May 12 – May 19
🥒 Zucchini Apr 7 – Apr 14 May 12 – May 19 May 12 – May 19
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) May 12 – May 19
🌽 Sweet Corn May 12 – May 19
🌿 Basil Mar 24 – Apr 7 May 12 – May 19 May 19 – May 26
🧄 Garlic Fall: Aug 28 – Sep 25

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Willits 1 NE's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Willits 1 NE

Roughly 157 frost-free days gives Willits 1 NE gardeners room for nearly every common vegetable. Warm-season crops go out after May 5; a fall garden sown in late summer matures comfortably before the Oct 9 frost.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Willits 1 NE, CA?

The average last spring frost in Willits 1 NE is around May 5, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Willits 1 NE, CA?

The average first fall frost in Willits 1 NE arrives around Oct 9. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Willits 1 NE?

About 157 frost-free days on average, from May 5 to Oct 9. That fits nearly all common vegetables, though the longest-season melons and sweet potatoes benefit from transplants.

What USDA zone is Willits 1 NE in?

USDA zone 7a on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.