What Can Grow in Fresno, CA

Fresno in the southern San Joaquin Valley has ideal climate for stone fruit orchards and warm-season vegetables.

Fresno, CA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b. The growing season lasts about 280 days, with last frost around February 10 and first fall frost around November 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, nectarines.

9bUSDA Zone
280 daysFrost-Free
February 10Last Frost
November 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Fresno
tomatoespeppersnectarinespeachesgrapesmelons
💡 Planting Tips

Among best locations in US for stone fruit. Plant heat-loving vegetables in March.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fresno, CA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b. Fresno in the southern San Joaquin Valley has ideal climate for stone fruit orchards and warm-season vegetables.

The average last spring frost in Fresno is around February 10. The first fall frost typically arrives around November 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 280 days.

Fresno's Zone 9b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, nectarines, peaches, grapes, melons. Among best locations in US for stone fruit. Plant heat-loving vegetables in March.

In Fresno, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of February 10. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.