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When to Plant Spinach in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 2 – Mar 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 17 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 12 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–50 days

Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Spinach Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
AlbuquerqueFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 8 – Sep 22
Las CrucesJan 29 – Feb 12Sep 18 – Oct 2
Rio RanchoFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 6 – Sep 20
Enchanted HillsMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 28 – Sep 11
Santa FeApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 11 – Aug 25
RoswellMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 4 – Sep 18
FarmingtonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 18 – Sep 1
South ValleyMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 29 – Sep 12
ClovisMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 3 – Sep 17
HobbsFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 15 – Sep 29
AlamogordoJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 23 – Oct 7
CarlsbadFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 17 – Oct 1
GallupMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 12 – Aug 26
Sunland ParkFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 16 – Sep 30
Los LunasMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 26 – Sep 9
ChaparralJan 17 – Jan 31Sep 25 – Oct 9
DemingFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 8 – Sep 22
Las VegasApr 12 – Apr 26Aug 5 – Aug 19
ArtesiaFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 3 – Sep 17
Los AlamosMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31
PortalesMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 14
LovingtonFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 18 – Oct 2
North ValleyMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 25 – Sep 8
EspanolaMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 11 – Aug 25
Silver CityFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 13 – Sep 27
AnthonyJan 17 – Jan 31Sep 25 – Oct 9
GrantsApr 5 – Apr 19Aug 8 – Aug 22

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 spinach in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 2 – Mar 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 17 in Chaparral and as late as Apr 12 in Las Vegas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

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 spinach take to grow?

Spinach typically take 40–50 days from planting to harvest. Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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