What Can Grow in Arizona (AZ)

Arizona's diverse geography supports two distinct growing seasons - a mild winter season and a monsoon summer season.

Arizona spans USDA zones 5a to 10b. The primary zone is 9b, with a growing season of 280 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, broccoli.

9bPrimary Zone
280 daysAvg Growing Season
11Zones Present
6Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Arizona
5a6a6b7a7b8a8b9a9b10a10b
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperslettucebroccolimelons
🍎 Top Fruits
citrusdatesfigspomegranatesgrapes
🌸 Top Flowers
bougainvilleasaguaro blossomsdesert marigoldspenstemon
🌳 Top Trees
saguaro cactusmesquitepalo verdeblue palo verde
🌤️ Climate Summary

Desert to high mountain climate. Low humidity and extreme sun require shade cloth and drip irrigation.

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🏙️ Cities in Arizona
Phoenix
Zone 9b
Tucson
Zone 9b
Mesa
Zone 9b
Flagstaff
Zone 6a
Scottsdale
Zone 9b
Chandler
Zone 9b

Frequently Asked Questions

Arizona spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b. The most common zone across the state is 9b. Desert to high mountain climate. Low humidity and extreme sun require shade cloth and drip irrigation.

In Arizona, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, broccoli, melons. The growing season of 280 days allows for multiple successions.

Arizona is well suited for growing citrus, dates, figs, pomegranates, grapes. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Arizona's growing season averages 280 days. Desert to high mountain climate. Low humidity and extreme sun require shade cloth and drip irrigation. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.