What Grows 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.
Primary zone
Last frost
First frost
Growing season
In New Mexico, you can grow 100 plants well. The state spans zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a with a 195-day season.
What grows well in New Mexico
Tomato
Grows well
Cherry Tomato
Grows well
Bell Pepper
Grows well
Chili Pepper
Grows well
Cucumber
Grows well
Zucchini
Grows well
Green Beans
Grows well
Lettuce
Grows well
Spinach
Grows well
Kale
Grows well
Broccoli
Grows well
Carrot
Grows well
Radish
Grows well
Beets
Grows well
Onion
Grows well
Garlic
Grows well
Potato
Grows well
Sweet Potato
Grows well
Corn
Grows well
Peas
Grows well
Cabbage
Grows well
Brussels Sprouts
Grows well
Eggplant
Grows well
Swiss Chard
Grows well
Arugula
Grows well
Microgreens
Grows well
Pumpkin
Grows well
Leek
Grows well
Asparagus
Grows well
Rhubarb
Grows well
Basil
Grows well
Mint
Grows well
Rosemary
Grows well
Thyme
Grows well
Oregano
Grows well
Parsley
Grows well
Cilantro
Grows well
Chives
Grows well
Dill
Grows well
Sage
Grows well
Strawberry
Grows well
Blueberry
Grows well
Raspberry
Grows well
Apple
Grows well
Peach
Grows well
Grape
Grows well
Watermelon
Grows well
Fig
Grows well
Sunflower
Grows well
Lavender
Grows well
Turnip
Grows well
Parsnip
Grows well
Rutabaga
Grows well
Celeriac
Grows well
Florence Fennel
Grows well
Kohlrabi
Grows well
Bok Choy
Grows well
Collard Greens
Grows well
Mustard Greens
Grows well
French Tarragon
Grows well
Lemon Balm
Grows well
Borage
Grows well
German Chamomile
Grows well
Blackberry
Grows well
Elderberry
Grows well
Pawpaw
Grows well
Persimmon
Grows well
Pomegranate
Grows well
Artichoke
Grows well
Okra
Grows well
Tomatillo
Grows well
Ground Cherry
Grows well
Edamame (Soybean)
Grows well
Fava Beans
Grows well
Snap Peas
Grows well
Fenugreek (Methi)
Grows well
Taro (Arbi / Colocasia)
Grows well
Luffa (Turai / Ridge Gourd)
Grows well
Amaranth (Chaulai / Rajgira)
Grows well
Cauliflower
Grows well
Celery
Grows well
Winter Squash
Grows well
Butternut Squash
Grows well
Cantaloupe
Grows well
Honeydew
Grows well
Nectarine
Grows well
Apricot
Grows well
Plum
Grows well
Cherry
Grows well
Pear
Grows well
Kiwi
Grows well
Shallot
Grows well
Scallion
Grows well
Horseradish
Grows well
Watercress
Grows well
Sorrel
Grows well
Calendula
Grows well
Marjoram
Grows well
Savory
Grows well
Peanut
Grows wellFrequently asked questions
What hardiness zone is New Mexico?
New Mexico spans 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a zones, with a primary zone of 7b.
When is the last frost in New Mexico?
The average last frost is late February, and the first frost is early December.
What grows well in New Mexico?
100 plants grow well here, including Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini, and more.
How long is New Mexico's growing season?
New Mexico has about 195 frost-free days per year. 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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