When to plant asparagus in New Mexico

Asparagus
Plant out in Albuquerque
Mar 26–Apr 9

Across New Mexico the window opens between February 9 and April 16. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out, Albuquerque
Mar 26–Apr 9
Last frost, Albuquerque
Apr 23

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Asparagus crowns produce for 15–20 years. Harvest lightly in the third spring.

Asparagus planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AlbuquerqueMar 26–Apr 9
Las CrucesFeb 12–Feb 26
Rio RanchoMar 11–Mar 25
Santa FeApr 16–Apr 30
RoswellMar 16–Mar 30
FarmingtonApr 4–Apr 18
HobbsFeb 28–Mar 14
ClovisMar 17–Mar 31
South ValleyMar 21–Apr 4
CarlsbadFeb 17–Mar 3
AlamogordoFeb 9–Feb 23

Questions

When should I plant asparagus in New Mexico?

In Albuquerque, plant out from March 26 to April 9. Across New Mexico the window opens between February 9 and April 16, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Asparagus in other states

Frost dates for every city in New Mexico