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When to Plant Broccoli in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 27 – Sep 3.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 55–80 days

Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

Broccoli Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
AlbuquerqueFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 23Sep 1 – Sep 8
Las CrucesJan 22 – Feb 5Feb 19 – Feb 26Sep 11 – Sep 18
Rio RanchoFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Mar 25Aug 30 – Sep 6
Enchanted HillsFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 2Aug 21 – Aug 28
Santa FeMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 23 – Apr 30Aug 4 – Aug 11
RoswellFeb 23 – Mar 9Mar 23 – Mar 30Aug 28 – Sep 4
FarmingtonMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 11 – Apr 18Aug 11 – Aug 18
South ValleyFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 22 – Aug 29
ClovisFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Mar 31Aug 27 – Sep 3
HobbsFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 8 – Sep 15
AlamogordoJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Feb 23Sep 16 – Sep 23
CarlsbadJan 27 – Feb 10Feb 24 – Mar 3Sep 10 – Sep 17
GallupMar 23 – Apr 6Apr 20 – Apr 27Aug 5 – Aug 12
Sunland ParkFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 9Sep 9 – Sep 16
Los LunasMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 19 – Aug 26
ChaparralJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 7 – Feb 14Sep 18 – Sep 25
DemingFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 17 – Mar 24Sep 1 – Sep 8
Las VegasApr 5 – Apr 19May 3 – May 10Jul 29 – Aug 5
ArtesiaFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 21 – Mar 28Aug 27 – Sep 3
Los AlamosMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 11 – Apr 18Aug 10 – Aug 17
PortalesFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 1Aug 24 – Aug 31
LovingtonFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 14Sep 11 – Sep 18
North ValleyMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 18 – Aug 25
EspanolaMar 23 – Apr 6Apr 20 – Apr 27Aug 4 – Aug 11
Silver CityFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 21Sep 6 – Sep 13
AnthonyJan 10 – Jan 24Feb 7 – Feb 14Sep 18 – Sep 25
GrantsMar 29 – Apr 12Apr 26 – May 3Aug 1 – Aug 8

Showing the 27 most populous of 27 New Mexico cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Mexico cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 27 – Sep 3.

When is the last frost in New Mexico?

The average last spring frost in New Mexico ranges from February 28 in Chaparral to May 24 in Las Vegas, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do broccoli take to grow?

Broccoli typically take 55–80 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

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