New Mexico Planting Calendar
New Mexico spans USDA hardiness zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a. Planting dates vary significantly across the state depending on your zone. Find your county on the map below for exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Click any county to see your local planting calendar with exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Zones in New Mexico
Zone 6a
Winter low: -10 to -5°F
193
Growing Days
Apr 10
Last Frost
Oct 20
First Frost
6
Counties
Zone 6b
Winter low: -5 to 0°F
205
Growing Days
Apr 3
Last Frost
Oct 25
First Frost
5
Counties
Zone 7a
Winter low: 0 to 5°F
221
Growing Days
Mar 25
Last Frost
Nov 1
First Frost
8
Counties
Zone 7b
Winter low: 5 to 10°F
235
Growing Days
Mar 18
Last Frost
Nov 8
First Frost
7
Counties
Zone 8a
Winter low: 10 to 15°F
255
Growing Days
Mar 8
Last Frost
Nov 18
First Frost
6
Counties
Zone 8b
Winter low: 15 to 20°F
276
Growing Days
Feb 25
Last Frost
Nov 28
First Frost
1
Counties
Growing Season Comparison
Growing Season by Zone
Zone 1a
Jun 15 – Aug 15
Zone 1b
Jun 7 – Aug 25
Zone 2a
May 30 – Sep 1
Zone 2b
May 22 – Sep 10
Zone 3a
May 15 – Sep 15
Zone 4a
May 6 – Sep 28
Zone 5a
Apr 25 – Oct 8
Zone 5b
Apr 18 – Oct 13
Zone 6a
Apr 10 – Oct 20
Zone 6b
Apr 3 – Oct 25
Zone 7a
Mar 25 – Nov 1
Zone 7b
Mar 18 – Nov 8
Zone 8a
Mar 8 – Nov 18
Zone 8b
Feb 25 – Nov 28
Zone 9a
Feb 10 – Dec 10
Zone 10a
Jan 1 – Dec 31
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90
180
270
365 days
Frost Dates & Growing Season by County
View all 33 New Mexico counties with frost dates
| County | Zone | Last Frost | First Frost | Growing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 7b | Apr 30 | Oct 14 | 167 |
| Catron County | 6a | Jun 3 | Sep 22 | 111 |
| Chaves County | 7b | Apr 9 | Oct 30 | 204 |
| Cibola County | 6a | May 23 | Oct 2 | 132 |
| Colfax County | 6a | May 15 | Sep 26 | 134 |
| Curry County | 7a | Apr 16 | Oct 23 | 190 |
| De Baca County | 7a | Apr 24 | Oct 19 | 178 |
| Dona Ana County | 8b | Mar 30 | Oct 30 | 214 |
| Eddy County | 8a | Apr 7 | Nov 2 | 209 |
| Grant County | 7b | Apr 27 | Oct 22 | 178 |
| Guadalupe County | 7a | May 2 | Oct 10 | 161 |
| Harding County | 6b | May 2 | Oct 8 | 159 |
| Hidalgo County | 8a | Apr 22 | Oct 28 | 189 |
| Lea County | 8a | Apr 2 | Nov 7 | 219 |
| Lincoln County | 7a | May 7 | Oct 9 | 155 |
| Los Alamos County | 7a | May 10 | Oct 7 | 150 |
| Luna County | 8a | Apr 25 | Oct 25 | 183 |
| McKinley County | 6a | May 29 | Sep 24 | 118 |
| Mora County | 6a | May 22 | Sep 25 | 126 |
| Otero County | 8a | Apr 30 | Oct 18 | 171 |
| Quay County | 7a | Apr 14 | Oct 26 | 195 |
| Rio Arriba County | 7a | Jun 13 | Sep 17 | 96 |
| Roosevelt County | 7b | Apr 18 | Oct 22 | 187 |
| San Juan County | 7a | May 12 | Oct 6 | 147 |
| San Miguel County | 6b | May 10 | Oct 7 | 150 |
| Sandoval County | 7b | May 10 | Oct 5 | 148 |
| Santa Fe County | 6b | May 10 | Oct 7 | 150 |
| Sierra County | 8a | Apr 15 | Oct 26 | 194 |
| Socorro County | 7b | May 1 | Oct 11 | 163 |
| Taos County | 6a | May 26 | Sep 21 | 118 |
| Torrance County | 6b | May 10 | Oct 7 | 150 |
| Union County | 6b | Apr 30 | Oct 9 | 162 |
| Valencia County | 7b | May 6 | Oct 8 | 155 |
🥬 Vegetables
Browse all 115 vegetables you can grow in New Mexico
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cardoon
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chard
- Chayote
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Beans
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchoke
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tatsoi
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yam
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
🍓 Fruits
Browse all 34 fruits you can grow in New Mexico
- Alpine Strawberries
- Aronia
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Cantaloupe
- Che Fruit
- Cranberries
- Currants
- Dragon Fruit
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Guava
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Jostaberry
- Kiwi
- Lingonberries
- Loquat
- Medlar
- Mulberries
- Passion Fruit
- Pawpaw
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Serviceberries
- Strawberries
🌿 Herbs
Browse all 39 herbs you can grow in New Mexico
- Angelica
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Borage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Chervil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Comfrey
- Cumin
- Dill
- Epazote
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lemon Verbena
- Lemongrass
- Lovage
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Sorrel
- Stevia
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Valerian
🌸 Flowers
Browse all 54 flowers you can grow in New Mexico
- Ageratum
- Alliums
- Anemones
- Astilbe
- Bachelor's Button
- Begonias
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding Hearts
- Calendula
- California Poppy
- Celosia
- Columbine
- Coreopsis
- Cosmos
- Crocus
- Daffodils
- Dahlias
- Daylily
- Dianthus
- Echinacea (Purple Coneflower)
- Foxglove
- Freesia
- Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
- Geraniums
- Gladiolus
- Hostas
- Hyacinths
- Hydrangeas
- Impatiens
- Irises
- Larkspur
- Lavender
- Lilies
- Lobelia
- Lupine
- Marigolds
- Nasturtium
- Pansy
- Peonies
- Petunia
- Phlox
- Portulaca
- Ranunculus
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sedum (Stonecrop)
- Snapdragon
- Sunflower
- Sweet Alyssum
- Sweet Pea
- Tulips
- Vinca (Annual)
- Yarrow
- Zinnia
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