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Vado, NM planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Vado, NM (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Feb 28, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 20, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 19, 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 Vado, NM’s first frost (~Nov 20, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Vado, NM

January

February

March

April

September

November

December

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ZIP codes in Vado

88072

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