When to plant edamame in Arizona
Arizona spans USDA zones 6a–10a, so the right time to plant edamame shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 11 in Bullhead City to June 11 in Flagstaff — below are local dates for 68 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 9b | January 8 | December 25 | January 15 – February 5 |
| Tucson | 9b | February 5 | December 9 | February 12 – March 5 |
| Mesa | 9b | February 1 | December 10 | February 8 – March 1 |
| Gilbert | 9b | February 1 | December 11 | February 8 – March 1 |
| Chandler | 9b | February 13 | December 5 | February 20 – March 13 |
| Glendale | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 27 – February 17 |
| Scottsdale | 10a | January 27 | December 21 | February 3 – February 24 |
| Peoria | 9b | February 5 | December 11 | February 12 – March 5 |
Edamame in Arizona: FAQ
When can I plant edamame in Arizona?
Across Arizona, the time to direct-sow edamame spans roughly January 11 in Bullhead City to June 11 in Flagstaff, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the edamame planting date vary across Arizona?
Yes. Arizona publishes 68 cities with their own frost dates, so the right edamame planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does edamame take to grow in Arizona?
Edamame takes about 75–95 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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