Planting Calendar for ZIP 87518
Based on your local frost dates - last spring frost around Jun 13, first fall frost around Sep 18 - here is when to plant 79 common crops near ZIP 87518.
Last spring frost
Jun 13
First fall frost
Sep 18
Hardiness zone
5b
Vegetables
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | May 2 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peppers | Apr 18 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cucumbers | May 23 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | Jul 11 |
| Zucchini | May 23 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | Jul 16 |
| Summer Squash | May 23 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | Jul 14 |
| Winter Squash | May 23 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | - |
| Pumpkins | May 23 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | - |
| Green Beans | - | Jun 13 (Direct sow) | Jul 11 |
| Sweet Corn | - | Jun 20 (Direct sow) | - |
| Melons | May 23 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Watermelon | May 23 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Okra | - | Jun 27 (Direct sow) | - |
| Eggplant | Apr 18 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lettuce | May 16 | May 16 (Transplant out) | Jul 16 |
| Spinach | - | May 2 (Direct sow) | Jul 21 |
| Kale | May 2 | May 23 (Transplant out) | Jul 11 |
| Peas | - | May 2 (Direct sow) | Jul 6 |
| Carrots | - | May 23 (Direct sow) | Jun 26 |
| Beets | - | May 16 (Direct sow) | Jul 11 |
| Radishes | - | May 16 (Direct sow) | Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | May 2 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jul 1 |
| Cauliflower | May 2 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | May 2 | May 23 (Transplant out) | Jun 26 |
| Onions | Apr 4 | May 16 (Transplant out) | - |
| Potatoes | - | May 30 (Direct sow) | - |
| Swiss Chard | May 16 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jul 11 |
| Sweet Potatoes | - | Jul 4 (Direct sow) | - |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 2 | May 30 (Transplant out) | May 27 |
| Celery | Apr 4 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | - |
| Leeks | Apr 4 | May 30 (Transplant out) | May 7 |
| Turnips | - | May 30 (Direct sow) | Jul 16 |
| Rutabaga | - | Jun 13 (Direct sow) | Jun 1 |
| Parsnips | - | May 30 (Direct sow) | May 7 |
| Kohlrabi | May 16 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jul 11 |
| Collard Greens | May 2 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jul 1 |
| Mustard Greens | - | May 30 (Direct sow) | Jul 21 |
| Arugula | - | May 30 (Direct sow) | Jul 26 |
| Bok Choy | May 16 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jul 16 |
| Green Onions | - | May 30 (Direct sow) | Jul 6 |
| Tomatillos | May 2 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fennel | May 16 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jun 16 |
| Popcorn | Jun 13 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Black-Eyed Peas | Jun 13 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | Jun 16 |
| Lima Beans | Jun 13 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Edamame | Jun 13 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peanuts | Jun 13 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Globe Artichoke | Apr 18 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jun 6 |
| Horseradish | Jun 13 | May 30 (Transplant out) | - |
| Ground Cherries | May 2 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Radicchio | May 9 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jun 26 |
| Endive | May 9 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jun 6 |
| Watercress | May 23 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jul 6 |
| Sorrel | May 2 | May 23 (Transplant out) | Jul 6 |
| Sunchokes | Jun 13 | May 30 (Transplant out) | - |
| Malabar Spinach | May 2 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Amaranth Greens | May 23 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | Jul 21 |
| Luffa Gourd | May 2 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| New Zealand Spinach | May 16 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fava Beans | Jun 13 | May 16 (Transplant out) | Jun 11 |
| Chayote | May 16 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Corn Salad | Jun 13 | May 16 (Transplant out) | Jul 6 |
| Bitter Melon | May 16 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cardoon | May 2 | Jun 13 (Transplant out) | - |
Herbs
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | May 2 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cilantro | - | May 30 (Direct sow) | Jul 16 |
| Parsley | Apr 18 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | Jun 21 |
| Dill | - | Jun 20 (Direct sow) | Jul 6 |
| Lemon Balm | May 2 | Jun 13 (Transplant out) | - |
| Borage | Jun 13 | Jun 13 (Transplant out) | Jul 11 |
| Chervil | Jun 13 | May 23 (Transplant out) | Jul 11 |
| Lemongrass | Apr 18 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Summer Savory | May 2 | Jun 13 (Transplant out) | - |
| Marjoram | May 2 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lovage | May 2 | Jun 13 (Transplant out) | Jun 6 |
| Anise Hyssop | Apr 18 | Jun 13 (Transplant out) | - |
| Shiso | May 2 | Jun 20 (Transplant out) | - |
| Stevia | Apr 18 | Jun 27 (Transplant out) | - |
| Chamomile | May 2 | May 30 (Transplant out) | Jul 1 |
| Tarragon | Jun 13 | Jun 13 (Transplant out) | - |
How to read this calendar
Start seeds indoors is when to sow in trays inside so seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant outside is when to transplant seedlings or direct-sow seed, based on frost tolerance. Fall planting by is the latest date to start a fall crop and still harvest before the first fall frost. Tender crops wait until after the last spring frost; hardy crops can go out earlier.
Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals at El Vado Dam, Nm, 11.3 miles away. Averages for planning, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.