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When to Plant Tomatoes in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 16 – Mar 2, then transplant outdoors Apr 20 – Apr 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 31 in Las Vegas.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–85 days

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.

Tomatoes Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
AlbuquerqueFeb 9 – Feb 23Apr 13 – Apr 20
Las CrucesJan 15 – Jan 29Mar 19 – Mar 26
Rio RanchoFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 15 – Apr 22
Enchanted HillsFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 23 – Apr 30
Santa FeMar 19 – Apr 2May 21 – May 28
RoswellFeb 16 – Mar 2Apr 20 – Apr 27
FarmingtonMar 7 – Mar 21May 9 – May 16
South ValleyFeb 21 – Mar 7Apr 25 – May 2
ClovisFeb 17 – Mar 3Apr 21 – Apr 28
HobbsJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 4 – Apr 11
AlamogordoJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 16 – Mar 23
CarlsbadJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 24 – Mar 31
GallupMar 16 – Mar 30May 18 – May 25
Sunland ParkJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 30 – Apr 6
Los LunasFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 30 – May 7
ChaparralJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 7 – Mar 14
DemingFeb 10 – Feb 24Apr 14 – Apr 21
Las VegasMar 29 – Apr 12May 31 – Jun 7
ArtesiaFeb 14 – Feb 28Apr 18 – Apr 25
Los AlamosMar 7 – Mar 21May 9 – May 16
PortalesFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 22 – Apr 29
LovingtonJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 4 – Apr 11
North ValleyFeb 26 – Mar 12Apr 30 – May 7
EspanolaMar 16 – Mar 30May 18 – May 25
Silver CityFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 11 – Apr 18
AnthonyJan 3 – Jan 17Mar 7 – Mar 14
GrantsMar 22 – Apr 5May 24 – 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 tomatoes in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Feb 16 – Mar 2, then transplant outdoors Apr 20 – Apr 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 31 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 tomatoes take to grow?

Tomatoes typically take 60–85 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.

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