What Can Grow in Santa Fe, NM

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Santa Fe, NM is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season lasts about tomatoes|chile peppers|beans|root vegetables|herbs|kale days, with last frost around 148 and first fall frost around April 25. Top crops include 000 feet has a cool high desert climate with short intense growing season..

6bUSDA Zone
tomatoes|chile peppers|beans|root vegetables|herbs|kale daysFrost-Free
148Last Frost
April 25First Frost
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💡 Planting Tips

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Santa Fe, NM is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. Santa Fe at 7

The average last spring frost in Santa Fe is around 148. The first fall frost typically arrives around April 25, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately tomatoes|chile peppers|beans|root vegetables|herbs|kale days.

Santa Fe's Zone 6b climate supports growing 000 feet has a cool high desert climate with short intense growing season.. October 10

In Santa Fe, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of 148. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.