When to plant kale 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.

Plant out, Albuquerque: Mar 26–Apr 9
Sow outdoors, Albuquerque: Mar 26–Apr 9
Fall planting, Albuquerque: Aug 11–Aug 25
Last frost, Albuquerque: Apr 23

Plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 8–10 weeks before the first frost. Kale keeps producing through frost and often into winter.

Kale 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 kale 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?

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

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Kale in other states

Frost dates for every city in New Mexico