When to plant escarole in New Mexico
New Mexico spans USDA zones 6a–8b, so the right time to plant escarole 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 23 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | March 12 | November 13 | February 19 – March 12 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | April 8 | November 1 | March 18 – April 8 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 14 | October 6 | April 23 – May 14 |
| Roswell | 7b | April 13 | October 30 | March 23 – April 13 |
| Farmington | 7a | May 2 | October 13 | April 11 – May 2 |
| Hobbs | 8a | March 28 | November 10 | March 7 – March 28 |
| Clovis | 7a | April 14 | October 29 | March 24 – April 14 |
Escarole in New Mexico: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly February 7 in Chaparral to May 3 in Las Vegas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico publishes 23 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole 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 escarole take to grow in New Mexico?
Escarole takes about 80–100 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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