Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Church rock, NM, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6b.
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Church rock, NM Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Church rock, NM
The average last frost date in spring for Church rock is May 27th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until June 10th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Church rock, NM
The average first frost date in fall for Church rock is October 5th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Church rock, NM
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Church rock is approximately 131 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Church rock, NM Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Church rock, NM Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Onion seeds indoors (from March 18th to April 1st), starting Petunia seeds indoors (from March 18th to April 1st), and starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from March 18th to April 1st).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Pea (from April 15th to April 29th), direct sowing Chervil (from April 29th to May 13th), and starting Sage seeds indoors (from April 15th to April 29th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Swiss Chard (from May 13th to May 27th), direct sowing Fenugreek (from May 27th to June 10th), and direct sowing Lentil (from May 13th to May 27th).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing Zucchini (from June 3rd to June 17th), direct sowing Moss Rose (from June 3rd to June 17th), and direct sowing Watermelon (from June 10th to June 24th).