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Can You Grow Broccoli in Arizona?

US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

Grows well here

Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Arizona last frost

late January

Arizona first frost

late December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Broccolis in Arizona

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 20

Harvest

Mar 21 – Apr 10

Dates are approximate, based on Arizona's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Broccoli

Broccoli is a cool-season crop that produces best in spring and fall when temperatures are moderate.

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring planting or direct sow in midsummer for fall. Harvest the main head before it flowers — side shoots continue producing after.

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Gardening in Arizona

Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Broccoli in Arizona?

Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.

What zone is Arizona?

Arizona spans USDA Zone 9a (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a).

When do you plant Broccolis in Arizona?

Plant Broccolis around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 21 – Apr 10.