When to Plant Sweet Corn in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the time to sow sweet corn outside runs from Mar 7 – Mar 21 in Anthony to May 31 – Jun 14 in Las Vegas. In Albuquerque, it's Apr 30 – May 14. The average last spring frost differs by about 12 weeks across the state (Feb 28 in Anthony, May 24 in Las Vegas), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Sow corn in blocks rather than single rows so it pollinates well. Wait for soil around 60°F.
- Sow outside: 1–3 weeks after the last frost.
Sweet Corn planting dates in New Mexico by city
| City | Zone | Sow outside |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | 8a | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Albuquerque | 7b | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Anthony | 8b | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Artesia | 7b | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Aztec | 6b | May 19 – Jun 2 |
| Belen | 7a | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Bernalillo | 7b | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Bloomfield | 6b | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Carlsbad | 8a | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Clovis | 7a | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Corrales | 7b | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Deming | 8a | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Edgewood | 6b | May 16 – May 30 |
| Española | 7a | May 18 – Jun 1 |
| Farmington | 7a | May 9 – May 23 |
| Gallup | 6a | May 18 – Jun 1 |
| Grants | 6a | May 24 – Jun 7 |
| Hobbs | 8a | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Las Vegas | 6b | May 31 – Jun 14 |
| Los Lunas | 7b | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 7b | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Lovington | 7b | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Portales | 7a | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Raton | 6a | May 26 – Jun 9 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Roswell | 7b | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Ruidoso | 7a | May 18 – Jun 1 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 21 – Jun 4 |
| Silver City | 7b | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Socorro | 7b | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Sunland Park | 8b | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Taos | 5b | May 26 – Jun 9 |
| Truth or Consequences | 8a | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Tucumcari | 7a | Apr 25 – May 9 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in New Mexico, or the general guide to when to plant sweet corn.
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