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El Rito, NM planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in El Rito, NM (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around May 15, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 7, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 1, 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 El Rito, NM’s first frost (~Oct 7, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in El Rito

87530

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