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Vail, AZ planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Vail, AZ (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Jan 26, 2026 25 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 16, 202620 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 27, 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 Vail, AZ’s first frost (~Dec 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Vail, AZ

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October

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December

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ZIP codes in Vail

85641

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