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When to Plant Cabbage in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 26 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 20 – Sep 3.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage Planting Dates by City

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

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 26 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 20 – 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 cabbage take to grow?

Cabbage typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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