Glendale, AZ planting zone & frost dates
Glendale is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around January 20 and the first fall frost around December 15, for a growing season of about 331 days.
Planting calendar for Glendale
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (January 20) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Nov 25 – Dec 9 Transplant outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 11 – Nov 25 Transplant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 11 – Nov 25 Transplant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 11 – Nov 25 Transplant outdoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 11 – Nov 25 Transplant outdoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 3 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 3 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Jan 27 – Feb 3 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 20 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Dec 15).
Useful for zone 9b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
- Shade cloth — for hot summers
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Dec 23 | Jan 20 | Feb 18 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Jan 7 | Dec 15 | Nov 28 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after February 18, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 28. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 3.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Glendale
- 85301 zone 9b
- 85302 zone 9b
- 85303 zone 9b
- 85304 zone 9b
- 85305 zone 9b
- 85306 zone 9b
- 85307 zone 9b
- 85308 zone 9b
- 85310 zone 10a
- 85311 zone 9b
- 85312 zone 9b
- 85318 zone 9b
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Questions
What growing zone is Glendale, AZ?
Glendale is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 10a.
When is the last frost in Glendale?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Glendale is January 20. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 18.
When can I plant tomatoes in Glendale?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Jan 27 – Feb 3. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Youngtown, AZ (USC00029634), 12.4 km (7.7 mi) from the city center, elevation 346 m, based on 29 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.