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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 90–110 days

Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.

Brussels Sprouts Planting Dates by City

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

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 Brussels sprouts in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas.

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 Brussels sprouts take to grow?

Brussels Sprouts typically take 90–110 days from planting to harvest. Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.

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