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Sunflower planting and harvest datesSunflower Planting Dates in Maricopa County, Arizona
Usual sunflower planting periods in Maricopa County, Arizona, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.
| Activity | Window | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | early Feb to end of Jul (seed) | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Item | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | Timing in table above | |||||||||||
What these dates mean in Maricopa County, Arizona
Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Maricopa County, Arizona. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Low-desert dates (two planting seasons); frost dates and local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.
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- Artichokes, Globe
- Artichokes, Jerusalem
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Beans, Lima
- Beans, Pinto
- Beans, Snap
- Beans, Yardlong
- Beets
- Blackeyed Peas
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cabbage, Chinese
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chard
- Collard Greens
- Corn, Sweet
- Cucumbers
- Cucumbers, Armenian
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Garlic
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leek
- Lettuce, Head
- Lettuce, Leaf
- Melons, Cantaloupe / Honeydews, etc.
- Melons, Watermelon
- Mustard
- Okra
- Onions, Bulb
- Onions, Green
- Onions, Shallots
- Parsnips
- Peanuts
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Potatoes, Sweet
- Pumpkin
- Radishes
- Rutabagas
- Spinach
- Squash, Summer
- Squash, Winter
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: UA Cooperative Extension - Vegetable Planting Calendar for Maricopa County.