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Dulce, NM planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Dulce, NM (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Jun 9, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 22, 20268 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 25, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Dulce, NM’s first frost (~Sep 22, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Dulce

87528

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Dulce, NM (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.