Frost Dates for Sedona, AZ 86351
Sedona has 2 ZIP codes. The Sedona, AZ frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 18 · First fall frost November 3 · 199 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 86351 has about 6,720 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Sedona.
Long season: 199 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 22–May 15 (54 days). Fall frost risk spans October 17–November 17 (31 days).
Frost probability for 86351
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 15 | April 18 | March 22 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 17 | November 3 | November 17 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SEDONA (13.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 199-day season in Sedona
In Sedona (199 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 14 | May 2–May 9 | 157 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 157 available after May 2. | Jul 4 |
| Pepper | Mar 7 | May 2–May 9 | 157 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 157 available after May 2. | Jul 9 |
| Lettuce | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 12 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 241 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 28. | Sep 1 |
| Cucumber | Mar 28 | May 2–May 9 | 171 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
| Beans | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
| Peas | — | Feb 21–May 2 | 262 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 262 available after Feb 21. | Aug 23 |
| Zucchini | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 171 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Onion | Jan 24 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 234 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 21–Apr 11 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 24. | Oct 1 |
| Kale | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Broccoli | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 234 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 21. | Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 21. | Sep 1 |
| Radish | — | Feb 21–May 16 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Oct 2 |
| Beets | — | Feb 21–May 16 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 3 | 304 | overwinter: Plant Nov 3 to Nov 24; harvest the following summer. | Nov 24 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 14–May 9 | 255 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 171 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 25. | Jul 16 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 4 | May 2–May 2 | 164 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 164 available after May 2. | Jun 21 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 7 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 11. | Aug 13 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 21 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 21–May 16 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 24. | Oct 1 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 248 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 21. | Aug 2 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 164 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 164 available after May 2. | Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Feb 28 | May 2–May 9 | 157 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 157 available after May 2. | Jul 14 |
| Okra | Mar 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Basil | Mar 14 | May 9–May 9 | 164 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 21–Apr 11 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Parsley | Feb 7 | Apr 25–May 2 | 199 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 25. | Aug 18 |
| Celery | Feb 7 | Apr 25–May 9 | 199 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 25. | Jun 29 |
| Scallions | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 21 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 12 |
| Collards | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 157 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 157 available after May 2. | Jun 29 |
| Chives | Jan 24 | Apr 25–May 2 | 213 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 21–May 16 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 2 |
| Oregano | Feb 7 | Apr 25–May 2 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 24 | Apr 25–May 2 | 199 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Sage | Feb 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 7 | Apr 25–May 2 | 213 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 10. | Sep 7 |
| Cosmos | Mar 21 | Apr 18–May 2 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
| Lavender | Jan 24 | Apr 18–May 2 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 7 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 17 |
| Melons | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 157 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 157 available after May 2. | Jun 29 |
| Mint | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 178 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 25. | Aug 2 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 164 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 164 available after May 2. | Jul 1 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 185 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 18. | Jul 28 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 164 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 25. | Jul 9 |
| Watermelon | Apr 4 | Apr 25–May 2 | 164 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 25. | Jul 4 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 171 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Zinnias | Mar 21 | Apr 18–May 2 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
Month by month in Sedona
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 24), Lavender (Jan 24), Onion (Jan 24), Rosemary (Jan 24). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 7), Collards (Feb 7), Kale (Feb 7), Oregano (Feb 7), Parsley (Feb 7), Scallions (Feb 7), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 21), Beets (Feb 21), Dill (Feb 21), Peas (Feb 21), Radish (Feb 21), Spinach (Feb 21). |
| March | Start indoors: Calendula (Mar 7), Cauliflower (Mar 7), Marigolds (Mar 7), Pepper (Mar 7), Basil (Mar 14), Tomato (Mar 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 7), Cilantro (Mar 21), Turnip (Mar 21), Carrots (Mar 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 21), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 21), Cabbage (Mar 21), Collards (Mar 21), Kale (Mar 21), Lettuce (Mar 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 14). |
| April | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Apr 4), Cantaloupe (Apr 4), Melons (Apr 4), Pumpkin (Apr 4), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 4), Watermelon (Apr 4), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Apr 4), Sunflowers (Apr 18), Beans (Apr 25), Pole Beans (Apr 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 4), Swiss Chard (Apr 4), Bok Choy (Apr 11), Cauliflower (Apr 11), Cosmos (Apr 18), Lavender (Apr 18), +15 more. Last frost around April 18. |
| May | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (May 2), Cantaloupe (May 2), Cucumber (May 2), Eggplant (May 2), Melons (May 2), Pepper (May 2), +6 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 21), Pumpkin (Jun 21), Cantaloupe (Jun 29), Celery (Jun 29), Melons (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Spaghetti Squash (Jul 1), Tomato (Jul 4), Watermelon (Jul 4), Pepper (Jul 9), Tomatillos (Jul 9), Eggplant (Jul 14), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Aug 2), Pole Beans (Aug 2), Basil (Aug 7), Cosmos (Aug 7), Cucumber (Aug 7), Zinnias (Aug 7), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 1), Carrots (Sep 1), Beets (Sep 2), Dill (Sep 2), Swiss Chard (Sep 2), Calendula (Sep 7), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 1), Spinach (Oct 1), Radish (Oct 2). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 3). First frost around November 3. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 24). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Sedona, AZ (ZIP 86351)?
The median last spring frost date for Sedona, AZ (ZIP code 86351) is around April 18. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 22; one in ten it runs past May 15.
What is the first fall frost date in Sedona, AZ?
The median first fall frost date for Sedona, AZ is around November 3. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 17 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Sedona, AZ?
The frost-free growing season in Sedona is about 199 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Sedona (199 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Sedona, AZ?
Sedona, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Sedona, AZ?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 14 and plant out May 2 in Sedona. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Sedona?
Two: plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 10.
When do I plant garlic in Sedona?
Nov 3 to Nov 24; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Sedona?
Yes: plant out May 2 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 4 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Cottonwood (ZIP 86326) has 208 frost-free days, 9 more than Sedona (ZIP 86351). See Cottonwood ZIP 86326 frost dates
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