Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in San acacia, NM, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7b.
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San acacia, NM Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for San acacia, NM
The average last frost date in spring for San acacia is April 22nd. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 6th 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 San acacia, NM
The average first frost date in fall for San acacia is October 25th. 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 San acacia, NM
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in San acacia is approximately 186 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.
San acacia, NM Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
San acacia, NM Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Coleus seeds indoors (from February 25th to March 11th), starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from February 11th to February 25th), and starting Tomatillo seeds indoors (from February 25th to March 11th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing California Poppy (from March 25th to April 8th), direct sowing Poppy (from March 25th to April 8th), and direct sowing Bok Choy (from March 25th to April 8th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Quinoa (from April 8th to April 22nd), direct sowing Beet (from April 8th to April 22nd), and direct sowing Fenugreek (from April 22nd to May 6th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Black Bean (from May 6th to May 20th), direct sowing Jute (from May 6th to May 20th), and direct sowing Watermelon (from May 6th to May 20th).