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La Jara, NM planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in La Jara, NM (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 28, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 27, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 12, 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 La Jara, NM’s first frost (~Sep 27, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in La Jara

87027

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