Frost Dates for Hobbs, NM 88242
Hobbs has 3 ZIP codes. The Hobbs, NM frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 5 · First fall frost October 29 · 207 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 88242 has about 8,470 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Hobbs.
Long season: 207 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 19–April 26 (38 days). Fall frost risk spans October 14–November 14 (31 days).
Frost probability for 88242
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 26 | April 5 | March 19 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 14 | October 29 | November 14 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PLAINS (51.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 207-day season in Hobbs
In Hobbs (207 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 1 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 165 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 165 available after Apr 19. | Jun 29 |
| Pepper | Feb 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 165 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 165 available after Apr 19. | Jul 4 |
| Lettuce | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 7 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 249 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 15. | Aug 27 |
| Cucumber | Mar 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Beans | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 22. | Aug 9 |
| Peas | — | Feb 8–Apr 19 | 270 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 8. | Aug 18 |
| Zucchini | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Onion | Jan 11 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 242 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 8–Mar 29 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 26 |
| Kale | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Broccoli | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 242 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 8. | Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 256 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 8. | Aug 27 |
| Radish | — | Feb 8–May 3 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | Feb 8–May 3 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 228 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 29 | 312 | overwinter: Plant Oct 29 to Nov 19; harvest the following summer. | Nov 19 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 1–Apr 26 | 263 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 1; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 179 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 12. | Jul 11 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 19 | 172 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 19. | Jun 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 221 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 29. | Aug 8 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 8 | Mar 22–Mar 22 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 8–May 3 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 26 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 256 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 8. | Jul 28 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 172 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 19. | Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Feb 15 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 165 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 165 available after Apr 19. | Jul 9 |
| Okra | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 186 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Basil | Mar 1 | Apr 26–Apr 26 | 172 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 8–Mar 29 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Parsley | Jan 25 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 207 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 12. | Aug 13 |
| Celery | Jan 25 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 207 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 12. | Jun 24 |
| Scallions | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 6 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 8 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 7 |
| Collards | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 6 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 165 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 165 available after Apr 19. | Jun 24 |
| Chives | Jan 11 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 221 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 8–May 3 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Oregano | Jan 25 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 221 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 11 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 207 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Sage | Feb 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 221 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 25 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 221 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Cosmos | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Lavender | Jan 11 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 228 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 22 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 12 |
| Melons | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 165 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 165 available after Apr 19. | Jun 24 |
| Mint | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 228 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 186 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 12. | Jul 28 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 172 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 19. | Jun 26 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 193 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 5. | Jul 23 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 172 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 12. | Jul 4 |
| Watermelon | Mar 22 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 172 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 12. | Jun 29 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 179 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Zinnias | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
Month by month in Hobbs
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 11), Lavender (Jan 11), Onion (Jan 11), Rosemary (Jan 11), Celery (Jan 25), Collards (Jan 25), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 8), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 8), Cabbage (Feb 8), Lettuce (Feb 8), Sage (Feb 8), Swiss Chard (Feb 8), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 8), Beets (Feb 8), Dill (Feb 8), Peas (Feb 8), Radish (Feb 8), Spinach (Feb 8), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 1), Tomato (Mar 1), Bok Choy (Mar 8), Corn (Mar 8), Cosmos (Mar 8), Nasturtiums (Mar 8), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 8), Turnip (Mar 8), Carrots (Mar 15), Potatoes (Mar 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 8), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 8), Cabbage (Mar 8), Collards (Mar 8), Kale (Mar 8), Lettuce (Mar 8), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 1). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 5), Beans (Apr 12), Pole Beans (Apr 12). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 5), Lavender (Apr 5), Marigolds (Apr 5), Mint (Apr 5), Nasturtiums (Apr 5), Zinnias (Apr 5), +23 more. Last frost around April 5. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 16), Pumpkin (Jun 16), Cantaloupe (Jun 24), Celery (Jun 24), Melons (Jun 24), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 26), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 4), Tomatillos (Jul 4), Eggplant (Jul 9), Corn (Jul 11), Sunflowers (Jul 23), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 28), +1 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 2), Cosmos (Aug 2), Cucumber (Aug 2), Zinnias (Aug 2), Broccoli (Aug 3), Nasturtiums (Aug 7), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 2), Cilantro (Sep 2), Collards (Sep 6), Scallions (Sep 6), Bok Choy (Sep 7), Lettuce (Sep 7), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 29). First frost around October 29. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 19). |
| 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 Hobbs, NM (ZIP 88242)?
The median last spring frost date for Hobbs, NM (ZIP code 88242) is around April 5. 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 March 19; one in ten it runs past April 26.
What is the first fall frost date in Hobbs, NM?
The median first fall frost date for Hobbs, NM is around October 29. 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 Hobbs, NM?
The frost-free growing season in Hobbs is about 207 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 Hobbs (207 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 Hobbs, NM?
Hobbs, 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 Hobbs, NM?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 1 and plant out Apr 19 in Hobbs. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Hobbs?
Two: plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 5.
When do I plant garlic in Hobbs?
Oct 29 to Nov 19; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Hobbs?
Yes: plant out Apr 19 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 29 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Seminole (ZIP 79360) has 218 frost-free days, 11 more than Hobbs (ZIP 88242). See Seminole ZIP 79360 frost dates
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