Extended warmth in Keeler opens options for heat-loving crops and longer harvests.
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Quick Facts
USDA Zones
7a-8b
Last Frost
Jan 15 - May 15
First Frost
Oct 1 - Dec 31
Town Area
738 acres
Hardiness Zone Range
Growing Season
What Grows in Keeler
Plants suited to California's climate and zones 7a-8b.
Growing Challenges in California
Drought is a persistent challenge — irrigation is essential in most regions
Wildfire risk affects rural and foothill properties
Adobe clay soils in valleys drain poorly without amendment
Wide climate variation means plant selection is highly location-specific
Environmental Intelligence
Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.
Total Sites
80
Risk Level
High
Primary Concern
1 Superfund NPL site
Sources Checked
Severity Distribution
Highest-Severity Sites
American Prospect
Mining Sites · Prospect
Auguste Mine
Mining Sites · Past Producer
Belmont
Mining Sites · Past Producer
Berry Hill
Mining Sites · Occurrence
Black Warrior
Mining Sites · Prospect
Know Before You Grow
- •Mining sites may leach heavy metals. Test soil for lead, arsenic, and cadmium before growing food crops.
- •Test well water for nitrates if you rely on a private well. Levels above 10 mg/L require treatment.
- •Raised beds with imported soil can reduce exposure risk near brownfield sites.
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Your Specific Parcel Matters
Keeler Average
- ●USDA Zones 7a-8b
- ●Generic soil type for the area
- ●State-average frost dates
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- ✓Your exact hardiness zone
- ✓Your SSURGO soil type & pH
- ✓Your sun exposure from LiDAR
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Key Growing Facts for Keeler, California
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7a-8b (USDA PHZM 2023)
- Last Spring Frost: Jan 15 - May 15 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
- First Fall Frost: Oct 1 - Dec 31 (NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals)
- Land Area: 738 acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
- FIPS Code: 0637918
Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zone is Keeler, California?
Keeler is in USDA hardiness zones 7a-8b, according to the USDA Agricultural Research Service Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones are based on average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991-2020 weather data.
What vegetables grow in Keeler?
Keeler's zones 7a-8b support a range of vegetables. Common options for California include Avocado, Meyer Lemon, Tomato, Grape, Fig. For site-specific recommendations scored against your parcel's soil, drainage, and sun data, use the Growable Ground report for your address.
What is the growing season in Keeler?
The growing season in Keeler follows California's frost window: last spring frost around Jan 15 - May 15 and first fall frost around Oct 1 - Dec 31, based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020). Frost dates vary by elevation and microclimate.
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