Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Cave creek, AZ, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9a.
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Cave creek, AZ Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Cave creek, AZ
The average last frost date in spring for Cave creek is March 25th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 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 Cave creek, AZ
The average first frost date in fall for Cave creek is December 5th. 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 Cave creek, AZ
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Cave creek is approximately 255 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.
Cave creek, AZ Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Cave creek, AZ Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Tomatillo seeds indoors (from January 28th to February 11th), starting Celery seeds indoors (from January 14th to January 28th), and starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from January 14th to January 28th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Radish (from February 25th to March 11th), direct sowing Parsley (from February 25th to March 11th), and direct sowing Watercress (from February 25th to March 11th).
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Pumpkin seeds indoors (from March 4th to March 11th), direct sowing German Chamomile (from March 11th to March 25th), and direct sowing Lemon Balm (from March 25th to April 8th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Zucchini (from April 1st to April 15th), direct sowing Corn (from April 8th to April 15th), and direct sowing Cosmos (from April 1st to April 8th).