Frost Dates for Deming, NM 88030
Last spring frost April 18 · First fall frost October 28 · 193 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 88030 has about 24,400 people.
Long season: 193 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 1–May 4 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans October 14–November 11 (28 days).
Frost probability for 88030
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 4 | April 18 | April 1 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 14 | October 28 | November 11 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at GAGE (34.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 193-day season in Deming
In Deming (193 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 14 | May 2–May 9 | 151 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 151 available after May 2. | Jun 28 |
| Pepper | Mar 7 | May 2–May 9 | 151 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 151 available after May 2. | Jul 3 |
| Lettuce | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 6 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 235 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 28. | Aug 26 |
| Cucumber | Mar 28 | May 2–May 9 | 165 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Beans | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
| Peas | — | Feb 21–May 2 | 256 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 21. | Aug 17 |
| Zucchini | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 165 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Onion | Jan 24 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 228 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 21–Apr 11 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 25 |
| Kale | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 228 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 21. | Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 242 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 21. | Aug 26 |
| Radish | — | Feb 21–May 16 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | Feb 21–May 16 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 214 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 28 | 298 | overwinter: Plant Oct 28 to Nov 18; harvest the following summer. | Nov 18 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 14–May 9 | 249 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 165 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 165 available after Apr 25. | Jul 10 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 4 | May 2–May 2 | 158 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 158 available after May 2. | Jun 15 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 7 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 207 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 11. | Aug 7 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 21 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 21–May 16 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 25 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 242 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 21. | Jul 27 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 158 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 158 available after May 2. | Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Feb 28 | May 2–May 9 | 151 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 151 available after May 2. | Jul 8 |
| Okra | Mar 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 172 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Basil | Mar 14 | May 9–May 9 | 158 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 21–Apr 11 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Parsley | Feb 7 | Apr 25–May 2 | 193 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 25. | Aug 12 |
| Celery | Feb 7 | Apr 25–May 9 | 193 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 25. | Jun 23 |
| Scallions | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 21 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 6 |
| Collards | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 151 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 151 available after May 2. | Jun 23 |
| Chives | Jan 24 | Apr 25–May 2 | 207 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 21–May 16 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Oregano | Feb 7 | Apr 25–May 2 | 207 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 24 | Apr 25–May 2 | 193 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Sage | Feb 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 207 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 7 | Apr 25–May 2 | 207 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Cosmos | Mar 21 | Apr 18–May 2 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Lavender | Jan 24 | Apr 18–May 2 | 214 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 7 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 11 |
| Melons | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 151 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 151 available after May 2. | Jun 23 |
| Mint | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 214 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 18. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 172 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 25. | Jul 27 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 158 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 158 available after May 2. | Jun 25 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 179 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 18. | Jul 22 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | 158 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 158 available after Apr 25. | Jul 3 |
| Watermelon | Apr 4 | Apr 25–May 2 | 158 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 158 available after Apr 25. | Jun 28 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 165 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Zinnias | Mar 21 | Apr 18–May 2 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
Month by month in Deming
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 24), Lavender (Jan 24), Onion (Jan 24), Rosemary (Jan 24). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 7), Collards (Feb 7), Kale (Feb 7), Oregano (Feb 7), Parsley (Feb 7), Scallions (Feb 7), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 21), Beets (Feb 21), Dill (Feb 21), Peas (Feb 21), Radish (Feb 21), Spinach (Feb 21). |
| March | Start indoors: Calendula (Mar 7), Cauliflower (Mar 7), Marigolds (Mar 7), Pepper (Mar 7), Basil (Mar 14), Tomato (Mar 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 7), Cilantro (Mar 21), Turnip (Mar 21), Carrots (Mar 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 21), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 21), Cabbage (Mar 21), Collards (Mar 21), Kale (Mar 21), Lettuce (Mar 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 14). |
| April | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Apr 4), Cantaloupe (Apr 4), Melons (Apr 4), Pumpkin (Apr 4), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 4), Watermelon (Apr 4), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Apr 4), Sunflowers (Apr 18), Beans (Apr 25), Pole Beans (Apr 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 4), Swiss Chard (Apr 4), Bok Choy (Apr 11), Cauliflower (Apr 11), Cosmos (Apr 18), Lavender (Apr 18), +15 more. Last frost around April 18. |
| May | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (May 2), Cantaloupe (May 2), Cucumber (May 2), Eggplant (May 2), Melons (May 2), Pepper (May 2), +6 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 15), Pumpkin (Jun 15), Cantaloupe (Jun 23), Celery (Jun 23), Melons (Jun 23), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 25), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 3), Tomatillos (Jul 3), Eggplant (Jul 8), Corn (Jul 10), Sunflowers (Jul 22), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 27), +1 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 1), Cosmos (Aug 1), Cucumber (Aug 1), Zinnias (Aug 1), Broccoli (Aug 2), Nasturtiums (Aug 6), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 1), Cilantro (Sep 1), Collards (Sep 5), Scallions (Sep 5), Bok Choy (Sep 6), Lettuce (Sep 6), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 28). First frost around October 28. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 18). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Deming, NM (ZIP 88030)?
The median last spring frost date for Deming, NM (ZIP code 88030) is around April 18. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before April 1; one in ten it runs past May 4.
What is the first fall frost date in Deming, NM?
The median first fall frost date for Deming, NM is around October 28. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Deming, NM?
The frost-free growing season in Deming is about 193 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Deming (193 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Deming, NM?
Deming, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Deming, NM?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 14 and plant out May 2 in Deming. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Deming?
Two: plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4.
When do I plant garlic in Deming?
Oct 28 to Nov 18; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Deming?
Yes: plant out May 2 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 28 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Anthony (ZIP 88021) has 231 frost-free days, 38 more than Deming (ZIP 88030). See Anthony ZIP 88021 frost dates
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