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Can You Grow Tomato in Arizona?

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

Grows well here

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Arizona last frost

late January

Arizona first frost

late December

Days to harvest

60–85 days

When to plant Tomatoes in Arizona

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 20

Harvest

Mar 21 – Apr 15

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

About Tomato

One of the most popular garden vegetables — thrives in warm weather and full sun with consistent moisture.

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant deeply — tomatoes root along buried stems. Water consistently to prevent blossom end rot.

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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 Tomato in Arizona?

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

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 Tomatoes in Arizona?

Plant Tomatoes around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 21 – Apr 15.