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Gilbert, AZ planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Gilbert, AZ (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 1, 2026 22 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 11, 202615 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 1, 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 Gilbert, AZ’s first frost (~Dec 11, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Gilbert, AZ

January

February

March

September

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Gilbert, AZ (covering 6 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.