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When to Plant Radishes in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 19 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 17 – Oct 1.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 22–30 days

Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Radishes Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
AlbuquerqueMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 22 – Oct 6
Las CrucesFeb 5 – Feb 19Oct 2 – Oct 16
Rio RanchoMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 20 – Oct 4
Enchanted HillsMar 12 – Mar 26Sep 11 – Sep 25
Santa FeApr 9 – Apr 23Aug 25 – Sep 8
RoswellMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 18 – Oct 2
FarmingtonMar 28 – Apr 11Sep 1 – Sep 15
South ValleyMar 14 – Mar 28Sep 12 – Sep 26
ClovisMar 10 – Mar 24Sep 17 – Oct 1
HobbsFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 29 – Oct 13
AlamogordoFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 7 – Oct 21
CarlsbadFeb 10 – Feb 24Oct 1 – Oct 15
GallupApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 26 – Sep 9
Sunland ParkFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 30 – Oct 14
Los LunasMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 9 – Sep 23
ChaparralJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 9 – Oct 23
DemingMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 22 – Oct 6
Las VegasApr 19 – May 3Aug 19 – Sep 2
ArtesiaMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 17 – Oct 1
Los AlamosMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
PortalesMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
LovingtonFeb 21 – Mar 7Oct 2 – Oct 16
North ValleyMar 19 – Apr 2Sep 8 – Sep 22
EspanolaApr 6 – Apr 20Aug 25 – Sep 8
Silver CityFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 27 – Oct 11
AnthonyJan 24 – Feb 7Oct 9 – Oct 23
GrantsApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 22 – Sep 5

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 radishes in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 19 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 17 – Oct 1.

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 radishes take to grow?

Radishes typically take 22–30 days from planting to harvest. Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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