Vegetables You Can Plant in Arizona for a Winter Garden
Winter is a great time to expand your home garden in Arizona. Some hearty vegetables that grow well in the wintertime in Arizona include:
Root Vegetables
- Beets: Plant these for an extended harvest from August into February.
- Carrots: Plant them in July or August for a harvest of sweet, tender carrots from early winter onward.
- Onions: Plant them in November for an extended harvest from January through June.
- Radishes: Plant these as early as September for an October to February harvest.
Leafy Greens & Brassica
- Arugula: Plant these hardy greens as early as September and you’ll enjoy them into March.
- Kale: Plant these in late September to early October for a harvest starting in November.
- Lettuce: Plant these in September and October for extended harvests through February.
- Mustard Greens: Plant these in late October or early November for tolerant greens that can take temperatures down to 15°F.
- Spinach: Plant these in October for a harvest from late December through March.
Fruits And Other Vegetables
- Kale: Plant these in late September to early October for a harvest starting in November.
- Potatoes: Plant these in October for harvests from December through March.
- Tomatoes: Plant these in late October or early November and enjoy fruits from January through April.
- Turnips: Plant these in September and enjoy a hardy green from October through March.
With some care and proper planting times, Arizona winter gardeners can enjoy a wide variety of vegetables in their garden. Planting times will vary based on where in Arizona you live, so talk to your local gardening center for specific tips on what vegetables grow best where you live.
