When to plant cauliflower 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 12–Feb 26
Plant out, Albuquerque: Apr 9–Apr 23
Fall planting, Albuquerque: Jul 28–Aug 11
Last frost, Albuquerque: Apr 23

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 10–12 weeks before the first frost. When heads reach the size of an egg, tie the leaves over them to keep them white.

Cauliflower 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 cauliflower 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 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 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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Cauliflower in other states

Frost dates for every city in New Mexico