Arizona · Garden vegetables
Typically early November to mid-April, with peak early December through late February.
Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.
Winter crop from the desert valleys.
From early November — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.
early December through late February — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.
Through mid-April — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.
about 24 weeks end to end, shoulders included.
Beet peak moves across the map. After this window, it lands next in:
In Arizona, the beet season typically runs early November to mid-April, with peak availability early December through late February. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.
Dig-your-own beets are uncommon — look for firm bunches with fresh tops at farmers markets. The best market weeks are early December through late February.
about 24 weeks end to end — early November to mid-April. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.