Frost Dates for Show Low, AZ 85902
Show Low has 2 ZIP codes. The Show Low, AZ frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 13 · First fall frost October 13 · 153 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 85902 has about 2 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Show Low.
Moderate season: 153 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 25–May 31 (36 days). Fall frost risk spans September 26–October 30 (34 days).
Frost probability for 85902
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 31 | May 13 | April 25 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 26 | October 13 | October 30 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SHOW LOW AP (21.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 153-day season in Show Low
In Show Low (153 frost-free days, a moderate season), 32 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 23 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 8 | May 27–Jun 3 | 111 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 111 available after May 27. | Jun 13 |
| Pepper | Apr 1 | May 27–Jun 3 | 111 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 111 available after May 27. | Jun 18 |
| Lettuce | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 22 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 195 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 22. | Aug 11 |
| Cucumber | Apr 22 | May 27–Jun 3 | 125 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 125 available after May 27. | Jul 17 |
| Beans | — | May 20–Jun 3 | 139 | two-plantings: Plant May 20 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 6. | Jul 24 |
| Peas | — | Mar 18–May 27 | 216 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 18. | Aug 2 |
| Zucchini | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 125 | two-plantings: Plant May 27 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 22 |
| Onion | Feb 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 188 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 18–May 6 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 3. | Sep 10 |
| Kale | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Broccoli | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 188 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15. | Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 202 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15. | Aug 11 |
| Radish | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Oct 20. | Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 29–May 6 | 174 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 29. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 13 | 258 | overwinter: Plant Oct 13 to Nov 3; harvest the following summer. | Nov 3 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 8–Jun 3 | 209 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 15 | May 20–May 27 | 125 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 125 available after May 20. | Jun 25 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 29 | May 27–May 27 | 118 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 118 available after May 27. | May 31 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 1 | May 6–May 20 | 167 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 167 available after May 6. | Jul 23 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 18 | Apr 29–Apr 29 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 3. | Sep 10 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 202 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15. | Jul 12 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 118 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 118 available after May 27. | May 31 |
| Eggplant | Mar 25 | May 27–Jun 3 | 111 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 111 available after May 27. | Jun 23 |
| Okra | Apr 15 | May 20–May 27 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 20 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 22 |
| Basil | Apr 8 | Jun 3–Jun 3 | 118 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 118 available after Jun 3. | Jul 17 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 15–May 6 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 17 |
| Parsley | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 153 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 153 available after May 20. | Jul 28 |
| Celery | Mar 4 | May 20–Jun 3 | 153 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 153 available after May 20. | Jun 8 |
| Scallions | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 15 | May 6–May 13 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 22 |
| Collards | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 111 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 111 available after May 27. | Jun 8 |
| Chives | Feb 18 | May 20–May 27 | 167 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 167 available after May 20. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 12 |
| Oregano | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 167 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 167 available after May 20. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 18 | May 20–May 27 | 153 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 153 available after May 20. | — |
| Sage | Mar 18 | May 20–May 27 | 167 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 167 available after May 20. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 167 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 167 available after May 20. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 1 | Apr 29–May 13 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 17 |
| Cosmos | Apr 15 | May 13–May 27 | 139 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 17; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 17 |
| Lavender | Feb 18 | May 13–May 27 | 174 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 174 available after May 13. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 1 | May 13–May 20 | 139 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 27 |
| Melons | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 111 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 111 available after May 27. | Jun 8 |
| Mint | — | May 13–May 27 | 174 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 174 available after May 13. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 15 | May 13–May 20 | 139 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 22 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 20–Jun 3 | 132 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 132 available after May 20. | Jul 12 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 118 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 118 available after May 27. | Jun 10 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 13–May 27 | 139 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 139 available after May 13. | Jul 7 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 18 | May 20–May 27 | 118 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 118 available after May 20. | Jun 18 |
| Watermelon | Apr 29 | May 20–May 27 | 118 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 118 available after May 20. | Jun 13 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 125 | two-plantings: Plant May 27 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 22 |
| Zinnias | Apr 15 | May 13–May 27 | 139 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 17; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 17 |
Month by month in Show Low
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 18), Lavender (Feb 18), Onion (Feb 18), Rosemary (Feb 18). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 4), Collards (Mar 4), Kale (Mar 4), Oregano (Mar 4), Parsley (Mar 4), Scallions (Mar 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 18), Beets (Mar 18), Dill (Mar 18), Peas (Mar 18), Radish (Mar 18), Spinach (Mar 18). |
| April | Start indoors: Calendula (Apr 1), Cauliflower (Apr 1), Marigolds (Apr 1), Pepper (Apr 1), Basil (Apr 8), Tomato (Apr 8), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 1), Cilantro (Apr 15), Turnip (Apr 15), Carrots (Apr 22), Potatoes (Apr 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 15), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 15), Cabbage (Apr 15), Collards (Apr 15), Kale (Apr 15), Lettuce (Apr 15), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 8). |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 13), Beans (May 20), Pole Beans (May 20). Transplant from: Bok Choy (May 6), Cauliflower (May 6), Cosmos (May 13), Lavender (May 13), Marigolds (May 13), Mint (May 13), +24 more. Last frost around May 13. Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (May 31), Pumpkin (May 31). |
| June | Transplant from: Basil (Jun 3). Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 8), Celery (Jun 8), Melons (Jun 8), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 10), Tomato (Jun 13), Watermelon (Jun 13), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 7), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 12), Pole Beans (Jul 12), Basil (Jul 17), Cosmos (Jul 17), Cucumber (Jul 17), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Peas (Aug 2), Cabbage (Aug 11), Carrots (Aug 11), Beets (Aug 12), Dill (Aug 12), Swiss Chard (Aug 12), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 10), Spinach (Sep 10), Radish (Sep 11). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 13). First frost around October 13. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 3). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Show Low, AZ (ZIP 85902)?
The median last spring frost date for Show Low, AZ (ZIP code 85902) is around May 13. 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 April 25; one in ten it runs past May 31.
What is the first fall frost date in Show Low, AZ?
The median first fall frost date for Show Low, AZ is around October 13. 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 September 26 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Show Low, AZ?
The frost-free growing season in Show Low is about 153 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 Show Low (153 frost-free days, a moderate season), 32 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 23 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Show Low, AZ?
Show Low, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (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 Show Low, AZ?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 8 and plant out May 27 in Show Low. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Show Low?
Two: plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 20.
When do I plant garlic in Show Low?
Oct 13 to Nov 3; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Globe (ZIP 85501) has 267 frost-free days, 114 more than Show Low (ZIP 85902). See Globe ZIP 85501 frost dates
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