When to plant potatoes in New Mexico

Sow outdoors 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.

Sow outdoors, Albuquerque: Mar 26–Apr 9
Last frost, Albuquerque: Apr 23

Sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Plant seed potatoes once the soil reaches about 45°F. Shoots that come up before the last frost can be covered with soil.

Potatoes 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 potatoes in New Mexico?

In Albuquerque, sow outdoors 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?

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