When to plant brussels sprouts in New Mexico

Plant out in Albuquerque

Apr 9–Apr 23

Across New Mexico the window opens between February 23 and April 30. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, Albuquerque: Feb 26–Mar 12
Plant out, Albuquerque: Apr 9–Apr 23
Fall planting, Albuquerque: Jun 30–Jul 14
Last frost, Albuquerque: Apr 23

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 14–16 weeks before the first frost. Sprouts taste best after a few frosts. Plan the harvest for late fall.

Brussels sprouts planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

AlbuquerqueApr 9–Apr 23

Las CrucesFeb 26–Mar 12

Rio RanchoMar 25–Apr 8

Santa FeApr 30–May 14

RoswellMar 30–Apr 13

FarmingtonApr 18–May 2

HobbsMar 14–Mar 28

ClovisMar 31–Apr 14

South ValleyApr 4–Apr 18

CarlsbadMar 3–Mar 17

AlamogordoFeb 23–Mar 9

Questions

When should I plant brussels sprouts in New Mexico?

In Albuquerque, plant out from April 9 to April 23. Across New Mexico the window opens between February 23 and April 30, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 14–16 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Brussels sprouts in other states

Frost dates for every city in New Mexico