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Tucumcari, NM planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Tucumcari, NM (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 18, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 25, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 3, 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 Tucumcari, NM’s first frost (~Oct 25, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Tucumcari, NM

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ZIP codes in Tucumcari

88401

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