When to plant quince in New Mexico
New Mexico spans USDA zones 6a–8b, so the right time to plant quince shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 31 in Chaparral to April 26 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 | March 26 – April 9 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | March 12 | November 13 | February 12 – February 26 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | April 8 | November 1 | March 11 – March 25 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 14 | October 6 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Roswell | 7b | April 13 | October 30 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Farmington | 7a | May 2 | October 13 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Hobbs | 8a | March 28 | November 10 | February 28 – March 14 |
| Clovis | 7a | April 14 | October 29 | March 17 – March 31 |
Quince in New Mexico: FAQ
When can I plant quince in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico, the time to transplant quince spans roughly January 31 in Chaparral to April 26 in Las Vegas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the quince planting date vary across New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico publishes 23 cities with their own frost dates, so the right quince planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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