Frost Dates for Gallup, NM 87305
Gallup has 2 ZIP codes. The Gallup, NM frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost June 6 · First fall frost September 25 · 111 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a
ZIP 87305 has about 1,950 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Gallup.
Short season: 111 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 20–June 22 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans September 14–October 6 (22 days).
Frost probability for 87305
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 22 | June 6 | May 20 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 14 | September 25 | October 6 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at EL MORRO NATL MON (53.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 111-day season in Gallup
In Gallup (111 frost-free days, a short season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 8 need an indoor start, 2 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 2 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 20, the outdoor season is about 11 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 25 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 20, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 2. | Aug 4 |
| Carrots | — | May 16–May 23 | 153 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 153 available after May 16. | Jul 24 |
| Cucumber | May 16 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 83 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 20. | Jun 29 |
| Beans | — | Jun 13–Jun 27 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 13. | Jul 6 |
| Peas | — | Apr 11–Jun 20 | 174 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 11. | Jul 15 |
| Zucchini | May 23 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 83 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 20. | Jul 4 |
| Onion | Mar 14 | May 9–May 23 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after May 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 11–May 30 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 23 |
| Kale | Mar 28 | May 9–May 23 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Apr 11 | May 9–May 23 | 146 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 146 available after May 9. | Jun 30 |
| Cabbage | Apr 11 | May 9–May 23 | 160 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 160 available after May 9. | Jul 24 |
| Radish | — | Apr 11–Jul 4 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 2. | Aug 24 |
| Beets | — | Apr 11–Jul 4 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 25 |
| Potatoes | — | May 23–May 30 | 132 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 132 available after May 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 25 | 216 | overwinter: Plant Sep 25 to Oct 16; harvest the following summer. | Oct 16 |
| Strawberry | — | May 2–Jun 27 | 167 | perennial: A perennial: plant May 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 9 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 83 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 13. | — |
| Pumpkin | May 23 | Jun 20–Jun 20 | 76 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Gallup has 76 after Jun 20. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 25 | May 30–Jun 13 | 125 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 125 available after May 30. | Jul 5 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 11 | May 23–May 23 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 23 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 25 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 11–Jul 4 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 23 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 11 | May 9–May 23 | 160 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 160 available after May 9. | Jun 24 |
| Butternut Squash | May 23 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 76 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Gallup has 76 after Jun 20. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 18 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 20, the outdoor season is about 1 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Okra | May 9 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 90 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 13. | Jul 4 |
| Basil | May 2 | Jun 27–Jun 27 | 76 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 76 available after Jun 27. | Jun 29 |
| Cilantro | — | May 9–May 30 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 30 |
| Parsley | Mar 28 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 111 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 13. | Jul 10 |
| Celery | Mar 28 | Jun 13–Jun 27 | 111 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 9 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 28 | May 9–May 23 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Turnip | — | May 9–May 23 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 13 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Bok Choy | May 9 | May 30–Jun 6 | 125 | two-plantings: Plant May 30 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 2. | Aug 4 |
| Collards | Mar 28 | May 9–May 23 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Cantaloupe | May 23 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 20, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Chives | Mar 14 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 125 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 125 available after Jun 13. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 11–Jul 4 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 25 |
| Oregano | Mar 28 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 125 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 125 available after Jun 13. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 14 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 111 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 13. | — |
| Sage | Apr 11 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 125 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 125 available after Jun 13. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 28 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 125 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 125 available after Jun 13. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 25 | May 23–Jun 6 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 23 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 30 |
| Cosmos | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jun 29 |
| Lavender | Mar 14 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 132 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 132 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 25 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 97 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jul 9 |
| Melons | May 23 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 20, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Mint | — | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 132 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 132 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 97 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jul 4 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 13–Jun 27 | 90 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 13. | Jun 24 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 23 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 76 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 20, the outdoor season is about 14 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 97 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jun 19 |
| Tomatillos | Apr 11 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 76 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 76 available after Jun 13. | — |
| Watermelon | May 23 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 76 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 4 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 23 | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 83 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 20. | Jul 4 |
| Zinnias | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jun 29 |
Month by month in Gallup
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Start indoors: Chives (Mar 14), Lavender (Mar 14), Onion (Mar 14), Rosemary (Mar 14), Celery (Mar 28), Collards (Mar 28), +5 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Broccoli (Apr 11), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 11), Cabbage (Apr 11), Lettuce (Apr 11), Sage (Apr 11), Swiss Chard (Apr 11), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 11), Beets (Apr 11), Dill (Apr 11), Peas (Apr 11), Radish (Apr 11), Spinach (Apr 11), +1 more. |
| May | Start indoors: Basil (May 2), Tomato (May 2), Bok Choy (May 9), Corn (May 9), Cosmos (May 9), Nasturtiums (May 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (May 9), Turnip (May 9), Carrots (May 16), Potatoes (May 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 9), Brussel Sprouts (May 9), Cabbage (May 9), Collards (May 9), Kale (May 9), Lettuce (May 9), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (May 2). |
| June | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Jun 6), Beans (Jun 13), Pole Beans (Jun 13). Transplant from: Cosmos (Jun 6), Lavender (Jun 6), Marigolds (Jun 6), Mint (Jun 6), Nasturtiums (Jun 6), Zinnias (Jun 6), +23 more. Last frost around June 6. Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jun 19), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 24), Pole Beans (Jun 24), Basil (Jun 29), Cosmos (Jun 29), Cucumber (Jun 29), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Jul 4), Okra (Jul 4), Yellow Squash (Jul 4), Zucchini (Jul 4), Cauliflower (Jul 5), Beans (Jul 6), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Collards (Aug 3), Scallions (Aug 3), Bok Choy (Aug 4), Lettuce (Aug 4), Kale (Aug 8), Kohlrabi (Aug 8), +4 more. |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 25). First frost around September 25. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 16). |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| 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 Gallup, NM (ZIP 87305)?
The median last spring frost date for Gallup, NM (ZIP code 87305) is around June 6. 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 May 20; one in ten it runs past June 22.
What is the first fall frost date in Gallup, NM?
The median first fall frost date for Gallup, NM is around September 25. 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 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Gallup, NM?
The frost-free growing season in Gallup is about 111 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 Gallup (111 frost-free days, a short season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 8 need an indoor start, 2 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Gallup, NM?
Gallup, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6a (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 Gallup, NM?
Start tomatoes indoors May 2 and plant out Jun 20 in Gallup. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Gallup?
Two: plant May 9 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 2.
When do I plant garlic in Gallup?
Sep 25 to Oct 16; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Gallup?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 9 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Gallup (ZIP 87301) has 132 frost-free days, 21 more than Gallup (ZIP 87305). See Gallup ZIP 87301 frost dates
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