Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Walnut creek, AZ, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7b.
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Walnut creek, AZ Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Walnut creek, AZ
The average last frost date in spring for Walnut creek is May 18th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until June 1st 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 Walnut creek, AZ
The average first frost date in fall for Walnut creek 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 Walnut creek, AZ
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Walnut creek is approximately 150 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.
Walnut creek, AZ Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Walnut creek, AZ Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Statice seeds indoors (from March 23rd to April 6th), starting Black Eyed Susan seeds indoors (from March 23rd to April 6th), and starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from March 9th to March 23rd).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Flax (from April 20th to May 4th), direct sowing Mustard (from April 20th to May 4th), and direct sowing Watercress (from April 20th to May 4th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Fennel (from May 4th to May 18th), direct sowing Calendula (from May 4th to May 18th), and direct sowing Milk Thistle (from May 4th to May 18th).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing Watermelon (from June 1st to June 15th), direct sowing Mung Bean (from June 1st to June 15th), and direct sowing Sesame (from June 1st to June 15th).