When to plant broccoli in New Mexico
New Mexico spans USDA zones 6a–8b, so the right time to plant broccoli shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 7 in Chaparral to May 3 in Las Vegas — below are local dates for 23 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 7b | April 23 | October 20 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | March 12 | November 13 | February 19 – March 5 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | April 8 | November 1 | March 18 – April 1 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 14 | October 6 | April 23 – May 7 |
| Roswell | 7b | April 13 | October 30 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Farmington | 7a | May 2 | October 13 | April 11 – April 25 |
| Hobbs | 8a | March 28 | November 10 | March 7 – March 21 |
| Clovis | 7a | April 14 | October 29 | March 24 – April 7 |
Broccoli in New Mexico: FAQ
When can I plant broccoli in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico, the time to transplant broccoli spans roughly February 7 in Chaparral to May 3 in Las Vegas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the broccoli planting date vary across New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico publishes 23 cities with their own frost dates, so the right broccoli planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does broccoli take to grow in New Mexico?
Broccoli takes about 55–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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