When to plant fennel (bulb) in New Mexico
New Mexico spans USDA zones 6a–8b, so the right time to plant fennel (bulb) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 14 in Chaparral to May 10 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 9 – April 23 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | March 12 | November 13 | February 26 – March 12 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | April 8 | November 1 | March 25 – April 8 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 14 | October 6 | April 30 – May 14 |
| Roswell | 7b | April 13 | October 30 | March 30 – April 13 |
| Farmington | 7a | May 2 | October 13 | April 18 – May 2 |
| Hobbs | 8a | March 28 | November 10 | March 14 – March 28 |
| Clovis | 7a | April 14 | October 29 | March 31 – April 14 |
Fennel (Bulb) in New Mexico: FAQ
When can I plant fennel (bulb) in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico, the time to transplant fennel (bulb) spans roughly February 14 in Chaparral to May 10 in Las Vegas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the fennel (bulb) planting date vary across New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico publishes 23 cities with their own frost dates, so the right fennel (bulb) 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 fennel (bulb) take to grow in New Mexico?
Fennel (Bulb) takes about 65–90 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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