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What to plant in October in Tucson (85701)

In Tucson, ZIP 85701, zone 9b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in October, 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.

Start indoors

No supported crops start indoors in October for ZIP 85701.

Transplant

No supported crops transplant in October for ZIP 85701.

Direct-sow

No supported crops direct-sow in October for ZIP 85701.