Month planting calendar

What to plant in December in Tucson (85701)

In Tucson, ZIP 85701, zone 9b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in December, and what to wait on until later.

Source: tucson-intl frost station, USDA zone 9b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.