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Las Cruces, NM planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Las Cruces, NM (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 12, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 13, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 31, 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 Las Cruces, NM’s first frost (~Nov 13, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Las Cruces, NM

January

February

March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Las Cruces, NM (covering 5 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.