When to Plant Lovage in Ajo, Arizona (85321)

Location

Ajo, Arizona

ZIP Code

85321

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Based on last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Zone 9b

Pro tip: Start Lovage seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Levisticum officinale

Days to Maturity 365 days

Mature Height 36-84"

Spread 36"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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🛠️ Supplies You'll Need

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟢 Easy

✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Let seed umbels dry on the plant. Harvest when seeds are brown and aromatic.

Processing

Cut seed heads into a bag, dry 1 week, thresh to separate seeds from stalks.

Seed Viability

Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Lovage crosses with other Apiaceae family members like celery and parsley — isolate if growing multiple.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 8 plants of Lovage. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lovage in Ajo, Arizona? +

In Ajo (Zone 9b), start Lovage seeds indoors around Tuesday, December 16, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Ajo, Arizona? +

The average last spring frost date for Ajo, Arizona (ZIP 85321) is around Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9b.

How long does Lovage take to grow? +

Lovage typically matures in about 365 days from transplanting. In Ajo, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, February 24, 2026 plus 365 days.

Should I start Lovage indoors or direct sow in Arizona? +

Lovage should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Ajo, that means starting around Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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Growing Lovage in Zone 9b

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a popular garden vegetable. In Ajo, Arizona, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Lovage seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.