When to plant sweet potatoes in New Mexico

Plant out in Albuquerque

May 14–May 28

Across New Mexico the window opens between March 30 and June 4. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Set out slips when the soil is warm, around 65°F. They need a long, hot season.

Sweet potatoes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

AlbuquerqueMay 14–May 28

Las CrucesApr 2–Apr 16

Rio RanchoApr 29–May 13

Santa FeJun 4–Jun 18

RoswellMay 4–May 18

FarmingtonMay 23–Jun 6

HobbsApr 18–May 2

ClovisMay 5–May 19

South ValleyMay 9–May 23

CarlsbadApr 7–Apr 21

AlamogordoMar 30–Apr 13

When should I plant sweet potatoes in New Mexico?

In Albuquerque, plant out from May 14 to May 28. Across New Mexico the window opens between March 30 and June 4, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.