When should you plant in the desert?

When should you plant in the desert?

Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; grow as an annual or bring indoors in fall. Zone 9: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established; may be damaged or killed in temperatures below 25. Zone 10: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.

How long is the growing season in Arizona?

On average, your frost-free growing season starts Feb 26 and ends Nov 20, totalling 268 days. You will find both Spring and Fall planting guides on this page.

What can you grow in the desert in the summer?

The plant families that fit into the heat-loving category are nightshade or Solanaceae (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant) and squash or Cucurbitaceae (cucumbers, melons, summer and winter squash). Corn and beans also perform best in hot climates. For herbs, basil thrives in the heat, even in the hottest desert summers.

What can grow in the desert?

bag of millet Crops grown in the desert include watermelons, apples, green onions, cucumbers, corn, hot peppers, melons, bell peppers, radishes, carrots, cabbage, soybeans, pears, tomatoes, squash and spinach. Many farmers raise alfalfa as feed for their animals. It uses four times as much water as wheat.

What can you plant in April in Arizona?

Vegetables to Plant in April – Dill, Cilantro, Watermelon, Summer Squash, Spinach, Scallions, Radishes, Peas (southern), Peanuts, Okra, Melons, Cucumbers, corn, Carrots, Cantaloupe, Beans (snap).

What can I grow in Arizona right now?

Some cool-season planting includes beet, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, onion, pea, potato, radish, spinach and turnip. These are hardy, frost tolerant plants. They can easily be planted in the fall, winter or early spring.

What grows well in desert?

High Desert Crops

• Alfalfa. Alfalfa has been the main crop of the High Desert for many decades.
• Small Grains. Small grains for hay production are common and good options for crop rotation with alfalfa, onions and carrots in the High Desert.
• Onions.
• Carrots.
• Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Pears and Cherries.
• Grapes/Wineries.