When to plant scallion (green onion) in New Mexico
New Mexico spans USDA zones 6a–8b, so the right time to plant scallion (green onion) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 7b | April 23 | October 20 | March 26 – May 7 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | March 12 | November 13 | February 12 – March 26 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | April 8 | November 1 | March 11 – April 22 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 14 | October 6 | April 16 – May 28 |
| Roswell | 7b | April 13 | October 30 | March 16 – April 27 |
| Farmington | 7a | May 2 | October 13 | April 4 – May 16 |
| Hobbs | 8a | March 28 | November 10 | February 28 – April 11 |
| Clovis | 7a | April 14 | October 29 | March 17 – April 28 |
Scallion (Green Onion) in New Mexico: FAQ
When can I plant scallion (green onion) in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico, the time to direct-sow scallion (green onion) spans roughly January 31 in Chaparral to April 26 in Las Vegas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the scallion (green onion) planting date vary across New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico publishes 23 cities with their own frost dates, so the right scallion (green onion) 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 scallion (green onion) take to grow in New Mexico?
Scallion (Green Onion) takes about 60–80 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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