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Rio Verde, AZ planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Rio Verde, AZ (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 6, 2026 23 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 28, 202621 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 4, 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 Rio Verde, AZ’s first frost (~Dec 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Rio Verde, AZ

January

February

October

November

December

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ZIP codes in Rio Verde

85263

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