Monthly Tips

Helpful monthly tips for what to plant in Phoenix, Arizona. These are grouped into the Hot months, The Transition months, and The Cooler months.

The Hot Months

The monthly tips this month focus on what to plant when temperatures will easily stay over 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and most likely have decent stretches over 115 degrees Fahrenheit. 

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June Tips
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July Tips
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August Tips
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September Tips

Average Highs are in the 100’s and can easily go over 115 degrees. Only the Hardiest of plans can survive this intense heat.

For your viewing pleasure.

Average Monthly Temperatures in Phoenix, AZ.  Also has frost and monsoon data. 

All info based off historical data.

The Transition Monthly tips

While the average high temperatures are roughly around 90 degrees, it’s not out of the question to get above 105 degrees.  Play these months by ear.

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April Tips
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May Tips
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October Tips

Here you go Data Nerds 🙂

If you ever wondered how much rain Phoenix gets based off historical data, well consider that itch scratched!

The Cooler months

This is when Phoenix Shines!  Our Gardens will go absolutely BONKERS during these months.  It’s what we live for!  Get out and Garden!

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January Tips
Green bok choy leaves in a raised garden bed. You can see soil around the green leaves. There are also white pvc pipes that are used for irrigation.
Febuary Tips
March Tips
November Tips
December Tips

Here are 10 Rule of Thumb tips if you are just getting started in the Phoenix area!

They are in no particular order, just click on the above image and enjoy.

Now remember… rules of thumb are great… until they aren’t.

Phoenix is a very challenging climate to start and maintain a vegetable garden.  These Tips above discuss what to plant during each month and if followed should greatly increase your success as a gardener in Phoenix, AZ.  Get out there and garden!