When to plant spinach in New Mexico
New Mexico spans USDA zones 6a–8b, so the right time to plant spinach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 17 in Chaparral to April 12 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 12 – April 9 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | March 12 | November 13 | January 29 – February 26 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | April 8 | November 1 | February 25 – March 25 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 14 | October 6 | April 2 – April 30 |
| Roswell | 7b | April 13 | October 30 | March 2 – March 30 |
| Farmington | 7a | May 2 | October 13 | March 21 – April 18 |
| Hobbs | 8a | March 28 | November 10 | February 14 – March 14 |
| Clovis | 7a | April 14 | October 29 | March 3 – March 31 |
Spinach in New Mexico: FAQ
When can I plant spinach in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico, the time to direct-sow spinach spans roughly January 17 in Chaparral to April 12 in Las Vegas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the spinach planting date vary across New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico publishes 23 cities with their own frost dates, so the right spinach 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 spinach take to grow in New Mexico?
Spinach takes about 40–50 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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