Frost Dates for Farmington, NM 87499
Farmington has 3 ZIP codes. The Farmington, NM frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 13 · First fall frost October 1 · 141 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 87499 has about 903 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Farmington.
Moderate season: 141 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 29–May 31 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans September 18–October 15 (27 days).
Frost probability for 87499
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 31 | May 13 | April 29 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 18 | October 1 | October 15 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FRUITLAND (47.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 141-day season in Farmington
In Farmington (141 frost-free days, a moderate season), 38 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 17 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 8 | May 27–Jun 3 | 99 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 99 available after May 27. | Jun 1 |
| Pepper | Apr 1 | May 27–Jun 3 | 99 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 99 available after May 27. | Jun 6 |
| Lettuce | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 10 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 22. | Jul 30 |
| Cucumber | Apr 22 | May 27–Jun 3 | 113 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 113 available after May 27. | Jul 5 |
| Beans | — | May 20–Jun 3 | 127 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 20. | Jul 12 |
| Peas | — | Mar 18–May 27 | 204 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 18. | Jul 21 |
| Zucchini | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 113 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 113 available after May 27. | Jul 10 |
| Onion | Feb 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 176 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 18–May 6 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 29 |
| Kale | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Broccoli | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 176 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 15. | Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 190 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 15. | Jul 30 |
| Radish | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 29–May 6 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 29. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 1 | 246 | overwinter: Plant Oct 1 to Oct 22; harvest the following summer. | Oct 22 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 8–Jun 3 | 197 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 15 | May 20–May 27 | 113 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 113 available after May 20. | Jun 13 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 29 | May 27–May 27 | 106 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 106 available after May 27. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 1 | May 6–May 20 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after May 6. | Jul 11 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 18 | Apr 29–Apr 29 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 190 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 15. | Jun 30 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 106 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 106 available after May 27. | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 25 | May 27–Jun 3 | 99 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 99 available after May 27. | Jun 11 |
| Okra | Apr 15 | May 20–May 27 | 120 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 120 available after May 20. | Jul 10 |
| Basil | Apr 8 | Jun 3–Jun 3 | 106 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 106 available after Jun 3. | Jul 5 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 15–May 6 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 5 |
| Parsley | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 141 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 141 available after May 20. | Jul 16 |
| Celery | Mar 4 | May 20–Jun 3 | 141 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 141 available after May 20. | May 27 |
| Scallions | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 14 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 15 | May 6–May 13 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 10 |
| Collards | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 99 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 99 available after May 27. | — |
| Chives | Feb 18 | May 20–May 27 | 155 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 155 available after May 20. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Oregano | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after May 20. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 18 | May 20–May 27 | 141 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 141 available after May 20. | — |
| Sage | Mar 18 | May 20–May 27 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after May 20. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 155 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 155 available after May 20. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 1 | Apr 29–May 13 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 5 |
| Cosmos | Apr 15 | May 13–May 27 | 127 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 13. | Jul 5 |
| Lavender | Feb 18 | May 13–May 27 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after May 13. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 1 | May 13–May 20 | 127 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 17. | Jul 15 |
| Melons | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 99 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 99 available after May 27. | — |
| Mint | — | May 13–May 27 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after May 13. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 15 | May 13–May 20 | 127 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 10; both mature before Sep 17. | Jul 10 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 20–Jun 3 | 120 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 120 available after May 20. | Jun 30 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 106 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 106 available after May 27. | May 29 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 13–May 27 | 127 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 127 available after May 13. | Jun 25 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 18 | May 20–May 27 | 106 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 106 available after May 20. | Jun 6 |
| Watermelon | Apr 29 | May 20–May 27 | 106 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 106 available after May 20. | Jun 1 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 113 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 113 available after May 27. | Jul 10 |
| Zinnias | Apr 15 | May 13–May 27 | 127 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 13. | Jul 5 |
Month by month in Farmington
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 18), Lavender (Feb 18), Onion (Feb 18), Rosemary (Feb 18). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 4), Collards (Mar 4), Kale (Mar 4), Oregano (Mar 4), Parsley (Mar 4), Scallions (Mar 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 18), Beets (Mar 18), Dill (Mar 18), Peas (Mar 18), Radish (Mar 18), Spinach (Mar 18). |
| April | Start indoors: Calendula (Apr 1), Cauliflower (Apr 1), Marigolds (Apr 1), Pepper (Apr 1), Basil (Apr 8), Tomato (Apr 8), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 1), Cilantro (Apr 15), Turnip (Apr 15), Carrots (Apr 22), Potatoes (Apr 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 15), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 15), Cabbage (Apr 15), Collards (Apr 15), Kale (Apr 15), Lettuce (Apr 15), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 8). |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 13), Beans (May 20), Pole Beans (May 20). Transplant from: Bok Choy (May 6), Cauliflower (May 6), Cosmos (May 13), Lavender (May 13), Marigolds (May 13), Mint (May 13), +24 more. Last frost around May 13. Last sowing dates: Celery (May 27), Spaghetti Squash (May 29). |
| June | Transplant from: Basil (Jun 3). Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jun 1), Watermelon (Jun 1), Pepper (Jun 6), Tomatillos (Jun 6), Eggplant (Jun 11), Corn (Jun 13), +3 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Basil (Jul 5), Cosmos (Jul 5), Cucumber (Jul 5), Zinnias (Jul 5), Broccoli (Jul 6), Nasturtiums (Jul 10), +13 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Aug 5), Cilantro (Aug 5), Collards (Aug 9), Scallions (Aug 9), Bok Choy (Aug 10), Lettuce (Aug 10), +6 more. |
| September | First fall frost approaching (around October 1). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 1). First frost around October 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 22). |
| November | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| 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 Farmington, NM (ZIP 87499)?
The median last spring frost date for Farmington, NM (ZIP code 87499) is around May 13. 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 29; one in ten it runs past May 31.
What is the first fall frost date in Farmington, NM?
The median first fall frost date for Farmington, NM is around October 1. 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 September 18 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Farmington, NM?
The frost-free growing season in Farmington is about 141 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 Farmington (141 frost-free days, a moderate season), 38 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 17 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Farmington, NM?
Farmington, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (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 Farmington, NM?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 8 and plant out May 27 in Farmington. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Farmington?
Two: plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 8.
When do I plant garlic in Farmington?
Oct 1 to Oct 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Shiprock (ZIP 87420) has 152 frost-free days, 11 more than Farmington (ZIP 87499). See Shiprock ZIP 87420 frost dates
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