Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Canyon day, AZ, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7b.
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Canyon day, AZ Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Canyon day, AZ
The average last frost date in spring for Canyon day is May 25th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until June 8th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Canyon day, AZ
The average first frost date in fall for Canyon day is October 15th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Canyon day, AZ
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Canyon day is approximately 143 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Canyon day, AZ Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Canyon day, AZ Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from March 30th to April 13th), starting Celery seeds indoors (from March 16th to March 30th), and starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from March 16th to March 30th).
April
In April, recommended activities include starting Cantaloupe seeds indoors (from April 27th to May 11th), direct sowing Potato (from April 27th to May 11th), and direct sowing Sweet Pea (from April 27th to May 11th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Lentil (from May 11th to May 25th), direct sowing Alyssum (from May 11th to May 25th), and direct sowing German Chamomile (from May 11th to May 25th).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing Butterfly Pea (from June 8th to June 22nd), direct sowing Zucchini (from June 1st to June 15th), and direct sowing Lima Bean (from June 8th to June 22nd).