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Planting calendar for ZIP 85701 (Tucson, AZ)

When to plant vegetables in Tucson, AZ (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Jan 20, 2026 24 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 17, 202618 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 19, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full Tucson, AZ planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 85701: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00028815 TUCSON WFO, AZ US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.