British Columbia · Growing Zone 9a
Gardeners in Victoria, BC can expect the average last spring frost around February 19, and the first fall frost around December 6, based on historical Environment Canada frost data for the area. That gives Victoria a frost-free growing season of roughly 290 days. Actual frost dates shift by a week or two year to year, so use this as a planning baseline rather than an exact guarantee, and always check your local forecast before moving tender plants outside.
Most warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) need transplanting only after the last frost has passed, and are usually started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before that date. Cold-hardy crops (peas, lettuce, spinach) can often go in the ground a few weeks before the last frost. As Victoria's first fall frost approaches in December, it's time to plan the last harvests for anything frost-sensitive still in the ground.
GrowBlock builds your whole season timeline around dates like these automatically, indoor seed starting, transplant windows, and harvest, tuned to Victoria specifically.
Plan your Victoria gardenAround February 19 on average, though it can vary by a week or two either way depending on the year.
Victoria is in zone 9a, with a frost-free season of about 290 days.