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When to Plant Carrots in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, sow 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 6 – Aug 20.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–80 days

Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Carrots Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
AlbuquerqueMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 11 – Aug 25
Las CrucesFeb 12 – Feb 26Aug 21 – Sep 4
Rio RanchoMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 9 – Aug 23
Enchanted HillsMar 19 – Apr 2Jul 31 – Aug 14
Santa FeApr 16 – Apr 30Jul 14 – Jul 28
RoswellMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 7 – Aug 21
FarmingtonApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 21 – Aug 4
South ValleyMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 1 – Aug 15
ClovisMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 6 – Aug 20
HobbsFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 18 – Sep 1
AlamogordoFeb 9 – Feb 23Aug 26 – Sep 9
CarlsbadFeb 17 – Mar 3Aug 20 – Sep 3
GallupApr 13 – Apr 27Jul 15 – Jul 29
Sunland ParkFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 19 – Sep 2
Los LunasMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 29 – Aug 12
ChaparralJan 31 – Feb 14Aug 28 – Sep 11
DemingMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 11 – Aug 25
Las VegasApr 26 – May 10Jul 8 – Jul 22
ArtesiaMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 6 – Aug 20
Los AlamosApr 4 – Apr 18Jul 20 – Aug 3
PortalesMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 3 – Aug 17
LovingtonFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 21 – Sep 4
North ValleyMar 26 – Apr 9Jul 28 – Aug 11
EspanolaApr 13 – Apr 27Jul 14 – Jul 28
Silver CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 16 – Aug 30
AnthonyJan 31 – Feb 14Aug 28 – Sep 11
GrantsApr 19 – May 3Jul 11 – Jul 25

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 carrots in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, sow 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 6 – Aug 20.

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 carrots take to grow?

Carrots typically take 60–80 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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