What to Plant in October in New Mexico
Your October planting guide for New Mexico (USDA Zones 4–9, typically Zone 7). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 4–9 — 135–290 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Zone 7 — October in New Mexico★ Most of NM
644 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Acorn Squash (Table Queen)
Squash & Cucumbers · 85-100d
Ailsa Craig Onion
Root Vegetables · 110d
Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion
Alliums · 110-120d
Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'
Peppers · 85-95d
Albion
Root Vegetables · 120d
Alderman
Peas · 70-80d
Alexandria
Berries & Fruits · 100-120d
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Zone 6 — October in New Mexico
784 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Zone 8 — October in New Mexico
574 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season
Zone 5 — October in New Mexico
870 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
Zone 9 — October in New Mexico
511 varieties active · Last frost February 15 · 290-day season
Zone 4 — October in New Mexico
883 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season
