California · West
Santa Maria, CA
Zone-aware planting reference for Santa Maria. Population 105,093; USDA hardiness zone 9b; nearest curated zip code 93456.
- USDA zone
- 9b
- Population
- 105,093
- Last spring frost
- 02/04
- First fall frost
- 12/13
- Growing season
- 315 days
- Nearest zip
- 93456
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Santa Maria
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 9b. 37 crops match.
Tree fruit
11 crops
Berries
2 crops
Vegetables
18 crops
zone 9b Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
zones 3a–9b
zone 9b Collards
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
zones 4a–9b
zone 9b Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
zones 3b–10a
zone 9b Eggplant
Solanum melongena
zones 5a–10b
zone 9b Hot Pepper
Capsicum species
zones 4a–10b
zone 9b Kale
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
zones 3a–9b
Herbs
6 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Santa Maria, CA?
Santa Maria sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b, based on the nearest zip code (93456).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Santa Maria?
Based on the nearest weather station, Santa Maria averages a last spring frost around 02/04 and a first fall frost around 12/13, for a growing season of about 315 days.
- What crops grow well in Santa Maria?
37 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 9b. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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