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Maricopa, CA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Maricopa, CA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 24, 2026 30 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 17, 202618 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 3, 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 Maricopa, CA’s first frost (~Dec 17, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Maricopa, CA

January

February

March

September

October

November

December

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ZIP codes in Maricopa

93252

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