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Can You Grow Lettuce in New Mexico?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

Grows well here

Lettuce grows excellently here — one of the best cool-season crops for your climate.

Plant zones

2b–9b

New Mexico last frost

late February

New Mexico first frost

early December

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Lettuce in New Mexico

Direct sow

Feb 28

Harvest

Mar 30 – Apr 29

Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Lettuce

Lettuce is one of the fastest and easiest crops to grow — perfect for beginners and container gardens.

Sow directly in early spring — lettuce tolerates light frost. Harvest outer leaves for cut-and-come-again. Bolts in summer heat; replant in late summer for a fall crop.

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Gardening in New Mexico

New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lettuce in New Mexico?

Lettuce grows excellently here — one of the best cool-season crops for your climate.

What zone is New Mexico?

New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).

When do you plant Lettuce in New Mexico?

Plant Lettuce Feb 28, harvest Mar 30 – Apr 29.