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When to Plant Corn in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Apr 13 – Apr 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 28 in Chaparral and as late as May 24 in Las Vegas.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.

Corn Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
AlbuquerqueApr 6 – Apr 20
Las CrucesMar 12 – Mar 26
Rio RanchoApr 8 – Apr 22
Enchanted HillsApr 16 – Apr 30
Santa FeMay 14 – May 28
RoswellApr 13 – Apr 27
FarmingtonMay 2 – May 16
South ValleyApr 18 – May 2
ClovisApr 14 – Apr 28
HobbsMar 28 – Apr 11
AlamogordoMar 9 – Mar 23
CarlsbadMar 17 – Mar 31
GallupMay 11 – May 25
Sunland ParkMar 23 – Apr 6
Los LunasApr 23 – May 7
ChaparralFeb 28 – Mar 14
DemingApr 7 – Apr 21
Las VegasMay 24 – Jun 7
ArtesiaApr 11 – Apr 25
Los AlamosMay 2 – May 16
PortalesApr 15 – Apr 29
LovingtonMar 28 – Apr 11
North ValleyApr 23 – May 7
EspanolaMay 11 – May 25
Silver CityApr 4 – Apr 18
AnthonyFeb 28 – Mar 14
GrantsMay 17 – May 31

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 corn in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Apr 13 – Apr 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 28 in Chaparral and as late as May 24 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 corn take to grow?

Corn typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.

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