What hardiness zone is Los Angeles?

Los Angeles sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b, based on an average annual extreme low near 29°F (-1°C). See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/los-angeles/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

When is the last frost in Los Angeles?

On average the last spring frost in Los Angeles falls around March 11 and the first fall frost around December 6, giving roughly 270 frost-free days. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/los-angeles/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What can I grow in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles's climate suits 214+ plants including Acorn Squash, Alfalfa, Amaranth Greens, Anaheim, Anise Hyssop, Artichoke, Arugula, Austrian Winter Pea. Vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers all do well in USDA zone 9b. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/los-angeles/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What is easy to grow for beginners in Los Angeles?

Good beginner crops for Los Angeles include Arugula, Austrian Winter Pea, Beet, Blanket Flower, Bok Choy, Borage — hardy, quick to mature, and sown straight into the ground. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/los-angeles/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What to grow in Los Angeles

A local planting guide for California, United States — USDA zone 9b, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Los Angeles climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Los Angeles's location. Use it as a starting point — your own garden's aspect, walls and soil shift these by a week or two.

USDA hardiness zone

Zone 9b

Average winter low

6°C (43°F)

Average summer high

32°C (90°F)

Last spring frost

March 11 (avg)

First fall frost

December 6 (avg)

Frost-free growing season

~270 days

Annual rainfall

500 mm/yr (20 in)

Hot days (≥30°C) per year

~62 days

Best plants for Los Angeles

214 plants in the library suit USDA zone 9b. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Los Angeles

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in USDA zone 9b.

Arugula Austrian Winter Pea Beet Blanket Flower Bok Choy Borage Broccoli Raab Calendula Carrot Catnip

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What to grow in Los Angeles

Los Angeles climate at a glance

Best plants for Los Angeles

Vegetables 126

Herbs 37

Fruit & Berries 12

Flowers 20

Natives 10

Cover Crops 8

Easy starter picks for Los Angeles