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Marana, AZ planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Marana, AZ (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 23, 2026 26 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 6, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 28, 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 Marana, AZ’s first frost (~Dec 6, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Marana, AZ

January

February

March

April

September

October

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Marana, AZ (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.