When to plant broccoli in New Mexico

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.

Start indoors, Albuquerque: Feb 12–Feb 26
Plant out, Albuquerque: Mar 26–Apr 9
Fall planting, Albuquerque: Jul 28–Aug 11
Last frost, Albuquerque: Apr 23

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. Broccoli grown for a fall harvest often tastes sweeter than spring broccoli. Light frost improves it.

Broccoli 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 broccoli 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?

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Broccoli in other states

Frost dates for every city in New Mexico