New Mexico, US

Planting calendar for Albuquerque

Last frost around April 1, first frost around November 8: about 221 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 1
First frost: November 8
Frost-free days: 221

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Radish
Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Albuquerque. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Albuquerque, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Pea	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Leek	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 6 to May 31, and Jul 25 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 31, and Jul 25 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 5 to May 31, and Jul 25 to Aug 20; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 31, and Jul 25 to Aug 20
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 10 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 12 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 12 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around July 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 10 to May 31, and Jul 25 to Aug 20; Under cover Apr 12 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31, and Jul 25 to Aug 20
Under cover: Apr 12 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around August 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Sep 7; Under cover Apr 7 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Sep 7
Under cover: Apr 7 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Sep 3; Under cover Apr 7 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Sep 3
Under cover: Apr 7 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 5 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 22; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 22
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 30 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 24; Under cover Apr 2 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 24
Under cover: Apr 2 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 2 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 22; Under cover Feb 2 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 22
Under cover: Feb 2 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 2, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 2 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Sep 4; Under cover Feb 2 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Sep 4
Under cover: Feb 2 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on March 2, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 22 to May 10, and Jul 25 to Aug 4; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 7, and Jun 27 to Jul 7, and Jul 25 to Aug 4, and Aug 22 to Sep 1

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 10, and Jul 25 to Aug 4
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 7, and Jun 27 to Jul 7, and Jul 25 to Aug 4, and Aug 22 to Sep 1
First harvest: About 96 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 30, and Aug 17 to Oct 10; Under cover Jan 25 to May 28, and Jul 20 to Nov 7

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 30, and Aug 17 to Oct 10
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 28, and Jul 20 to Nov 7
First harvest: About 22 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around March 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 19, and Jul 27 to Aug 22; Under cover Jan 25 to May 17, and Jun 29 to Sep 19

Plant outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 19, and Jul 27 to Aug 22
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 17, and Jun 29 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 75 days after planting. Planted on February 22, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 22 to May 7, and Aug 11 to Sep 15; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 4, and Jul 14 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 7, and Aug 11 to Sep 15
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 4, and Jul 14 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around April 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 24 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Sep 10; Under cover Jan 27 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Aug 13, and Aug 22 to Sep 10, and Sep 19 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Sep 10
Under cover: Jan 27 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Aug 13, and Aug 22 to Sep 10, and Sep 19 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on February 24, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 25 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around March 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 2 to Sep 15; Under cover Feb 2 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Sep 15
Under cover: Feb 2 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on March 2, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Oct 6; Under cover Jan 25 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Oct 6
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around March 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Feb 16 to Apr 17, and Jul 27 to Aug 8; Under cover Jan 19 to May 15, and Jun 29 to Jul 11, and Jul 27 to Aug 8, and Aug 24 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Apr 17, and Jul 27 to Aug 8
Under cover: Jan 19 to May 15, and Jun 29 to Jul 11, and Jul 27 to Aug 8, and Aug 24 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 92 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 30 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Aug 28; Under cover Apr 2 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 15, and Jul 25 to Aug 28
Under cover: Apr 2 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 30 to Jun 30, and Jul 25 to Sep 5; Under cover Apr 2 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 30, and Jul 25 to Sep 5
Under cover: Apr 2 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 28 to Nov 24; Under cover Sep 30 to Dec 22

Sow outdoors: Oct 28 to Nov 24
Under cover: Sep 30 to Dec 22
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 28, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 30, and Aug 17 to Aug 27; Under cover Jan 25 to May 28, and Jul 20 to Jul 30, and Aug 17 to Aug 27, and Sep 14 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 30, and Aug 17 to Aug 27
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 28, and Jul 20 to Jul 30, and Aug 17 to Aug 27, and Sep 14 to Sep 24
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around April 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Feb 19 to Apr 11, and Jul 25 to Aug 3; Under cover Jan 22 to May 9, and Jun 27 to Jul 6, and Jul 25 to Aug 3, and Aug 22 to Aug 31

Plant outdoors: Feb 19 to Apr 11, and Jul 25 to Aug 3
Under cover: Jan 22 to May 9, and Jun 27 to Jul 6, and Jul 25 to Aug 3, and Aug 22 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 101 days after planting. Planted on February 19, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 28 to Nov 29; Under cover Sep 30 to Dec 27

Plant outdoors: Oct 28 to Nov 29
Under cover: Sep 30 to Dec 27
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 28, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 22 to Jun 9, and Jul 25 to Aug 9; Under cover Jan 25 to Jul 12, and Jul 25 to Aug 9, and Aug 22 to Sep 6

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Jun 9, and Jul 25 to Aug 9
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jul 12, and Jul 25 to Aug 9, and Aug 22 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 109 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Feb 16 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 19 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Sep 24
Under cover: Jan 19 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Feb 11 to Apr 26, and Jul 25 to Aug 8; Under cover Jan 14 to May 24, and Jun 27 to Jul 11, and Jul 25 to Aug 8, and Aug 22 to Sep 5

Plant outdoors: Feb 11 to Apr 26, and Jul 25 to Aug 8
Under cover: Jan 14 to May 24, and Jun 27 to Jul 11, and Jul 25 to Aug 8, and Aug 22 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 87 days after planting. Planted on February 11, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 22 to May 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 21; Under cover Jan 25 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 21
Under cover: Jan 25 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 2 to May 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 23; Under cover Feb 2 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to May 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 23
Under cover: Feb 2 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on March 2, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 30; Under cover Jan 25 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 30
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 28
First harvest: About 89 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 24; Under cover Jan 25 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 24
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 22
First harvest: About 125 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around June 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 2 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 30; Under cover Feb 2 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Jun 5, and Jul 25 to Aug 30
Under cover: Feb 2 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on March 2, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 9 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Sep 27; Under cover Feb 9 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Sep 27
Under cover: Feb 9 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on March 9, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 1 to Jul 1, and Jul 25 to Sep 8; Under cover Mar 4 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Jul 1, and Jul 25 to Sep 8
Under cover: Mar 4 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 22 to Sep 13; Under cover Jan 25 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Sep 13
Under cover: Jan 25 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 2 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Sep 26; Under cover Feb 2 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 23, and Aug 22 to Sep 26
Under cover: Feb 2 to May 21, and Jul 25 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on March 2, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 22 to May 10, and Jul 25 to Aug 29; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 7, and Jun 27 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 10, and Jul 25 to Aug 29
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 7, and Jun 27 to Sep 26
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Mar 2 to Oct 15; Under cover Feb 2 to Nov 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Oct 15
Under cover: Feb 2 to Nov 12
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 24, and Jul 25 to Aug 27; Under cover Jan 25 to May 22, and Jun 27 to Sep 24

Plant outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 24, and Jul 25 to Aug 27
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 22, and Jun 27 to Sep 24
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 14 to Dec 11; Under cover Oct 17 to Jan 8

Plant outdoors: Nov 14 to Dec 11
Under cover: Oct 17 to Jan 8
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Nov 5 to Dec 6; Under cover Oct 8 to Jan 3

Plant outdoors: Nov 5 to Dec 6
Under cover: Oct 8 to Jan 3
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Albuquerque

When is the last frost in Albuquerque?

On average around April 1, and the first autumn frost comes around November 8. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Albuquerque?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 6 to May 31, and Jul 25 to Aug 21, or under cover Apr 8 to Sep 18.

What can I sow in Albuquerque in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb. Under cover: radish, mint.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work