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When to Plant Zucchini in New Mexico

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Mar 23 – Mar 30, then sow outdoors Apr 20 – May 4, 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 Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–55 days

Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

Zucchini Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsDirect sowTransplant
AlbuquerqueMar 16 – Mar 23Apr 13 – Apr 27Apr 13 – Apr 20
Las CrucesFeb 19 – Feb 26Mar 19 – Apr 2Mar 19 – Mar 26
Rio RanchoMar 18 – Mar 25Apr 15 – Apr 29Apr 15 – Apr 22
Enchanted HillsMar 26 – Apr 2Apr 23 – May 7Apr 23 – Apr 30
Santa FeApr 23 – Apr 30May 21 – Jun 4May 21 – May 28
RoswellMar 23 – Mar 30Apr 20 – May 4Apr 20 – Apr 27
FarmingtonApr 11 – Apr 18May 9 – May 23May 9 – May 16
South ValleyMar 28 – Apr 4Apr 25 – May 9Apr 25 – May 2
ClovisMar 24 – Mar 31Apr 21 – May 5Apr 21 – Apr 28
HobbsMar 7 – Mar 14Apr 4 – Apr 18Apr 4 – Apr 11
AlamogordoFeb 16 – Feb 23Mar 16 – Mar 30Mar 16 – Mar 23
CarlsbadFeb 24 – Mar 3Mar 24 – Apr 7Mar 24 – Mar 31
GallupApr 20 – Apr 27May 18 – Jun 1May 18 – May 25
Sunland ParkMar 2 – Mar 9Mar 30 – Apr 13Mar 30 – Apr 6
Los LunasApr 2 – Apr 9Apr 30 – May 14Apr 30 – May 7
ChaparralFeb 7 – Feb 14Mar 7 – Mar 21Mar 7 – Mar 14
DemingMar 17 – Mar 24Apr 14 – Apr 28Apr 14 – Apr 21
Las VegasMay 3 – May 10May 31 – Jun 14May 31 – Jun 7
ArtesiaMar 21 – Mar 28Apr 18 – May 2Apr 18 – Apr 25
Los AlamosApr 11 – Apr 18May 9 – May 23May 9 – May 16
PortalesMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 22 – May 6Apr 22 – Apr 29
LovingtonMar 7 – Mar 14Apr 4 – Apr 18Apr 4 – Apr 11
North ValleyApr 2 – Apr 9Apr 30 – May 14Apr 30 – May 7
EspanolaApr 20 – Apr 27May 18 – Jun 1May 18 – May 25
Silver CityMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
AnthonyFeb 7 – Feb 14Mar 7 – Mar 21Mar 7 – Mar 14
GrantsApr 26 – May 3May 24 – Jun 7May 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 zucchini in New Mexico?

In a typical New Mexico location, start seeds indoors Mar 23 – Mar 30, then sow outdoors Apr 20 – May 4, 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 zucchini take to grow?

Zucchini typically take 45–55 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

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