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Gila Bend, AZ planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Gila Bend, AZ (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 23, 2026 22 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 11, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 20, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Gila Bend, AZ’s first frost (~Dec 11, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Gila Bend, AZ

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ZIP codes in Gila Bend

85337

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Gila Bend, AZ (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.