When to Plant Garlic in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, plant in fall Oct 1 – Oct 15. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 2 in Las Vegas and as late as Oct 23 in Anthony.

Method Direct sow

Days to maturity 240–270 days

Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

Garlic Planting Dates by City

City	Fall planting
Albuquerque	Oct 6 – Oct 20
Las Cruces	Oct 16 – Oct 30
Rio Rancho	Oct 4 – Oct 18
Enchanted Hills	Sep 25 – Oct 9
Santa Fe	Sep 8 – Sep 22
Roswell	Oct 2 – Oct 16
Farmington	Sep 15 – Sep 29
South Valley	Sep 26 – Oct 10
Clovis	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Hobbs	Oct 13 – Oct 27
Alamogordo	Oct 21 – Nov 4
Carlsbad	Oct 15 – Oct 29
Gallup	Sep 9 – Sep 23
Sunland Park	Oct 14 – Oct 28
Los Lunas	Sep 23 – Oct 7
Chaparral	Oct 23 – Nov 6
Deming	Oct 6 – Oct 20
Las Vegas	Sep 2 – Sep 16
Artesia	Oct 1 – Oct 15
Los Alamos	Sep 14 – Sep 28
Portales	Sep 28 – Oct 12
Lovington	Oct 16 – Oct 30
North Valley	Sep 22 – Oct 6
Espanola	Sep 8 – Sep 22
Silver City	Oct 11 – Oct 25
Anthony	Oct 23 – Nov 6
Grants	Sep 5 – Sep 19

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 garlic in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, plant in fall Oct 1 – Oct 15. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 2 in Las Vegas and as late as Oct 23 in Anthony.

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 garlic take to grow?

Garlic typically take 240–270 days from planting to harvest. Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

Other Crops in New Mexico

When to plant garlic in other states