Cities · Zone 9b
What to plant in Phoenix
The calendar is upside down. Grow in fall, winter, and spring. Survive summer.
Desert heat. Shade cloth is a tool, not a luxury. Tomatoes in autumn.
- Sample ZIP
- 85001
- Last frost
- Feb 1
- First frost
- Dec 20
Sow for fall
Direct-sow fast cool crops now. Skip tomatoes. Count days to first frost.
- AstroFall sowing: arugulaDirect sow
30 days needed · 48 days of season left.
- Slow BoltFall sowing: cilantroDirect sow
40 days needed · 48 days of season left.
- BouquetFall sowing: dillDirect sow
40 days needed · 48 days of season left.
- Black Seeded SimpsonFall sowing: lettuceDirect sow
40 days needed · 48 days of season left.
- Cherry BelleFall sowing: radishDirect sow
28 days needed · 48 days of season left.
- BloomsdaleFall sowing: spinachDirect sow
40 days needed · 48 days of season left.
Full Zone 9b guide · Open matcher with 85001
The sow list
A note when it is time to sow
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