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La Joya, NM planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in La Joya, NM (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 12, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 27, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 27, 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 Joya, NM’s first frost (~Oct 27, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in La Joya

87028

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