Deming, NM planting zone & frost dates
Deming is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. The last spring frost usually comes around April 7 and the first fall frost around November 3, for a growing season of about 208 days.
Planting calendar for Deming
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (April 7) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Feb 10 – Feb 24 Transplant outdoors: Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 Transplant outdoors: Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 Transplant outdoors: Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 Transplant outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 27 – Feb 10 Transplant outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 24 – Mar 10 Transplant outdoors: Apr 14 – Apr 21 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 8 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 3).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Mar 20 | Apr 7 | Apr 25 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 15 | Nov 3 | Oct 21 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 25, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 21. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 16.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Deming
- 88030 zone 8a
- 88031 zone 8a
Nearby cities
- Silver City zone 7b, last frost Apr 4
- Las Cruces zone 8b, last frost Mar 12
- Sunland Park zone 8b, last frost Mar 23
- Chaparral zone 8b, last frost Feb 28
- Alamogordo zone 8a, last frost Mar 9
- Los Lunas zone 7b, last frost Apr 23
- South Valley zone 7b, last frost Apr 18
- Albuquerque zone 7b, last frost Apr 6
Questions
What growing zone is Deming, NM?
Deming is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average extreme winter low 10°F to 15°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Deming?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Deming is April 7. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 25.
When can I plant tomatoes in Deming?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Apr 14 – Apr 21. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Deming, NM (USC00292436), 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from the city center, elevation 1311 m, based on 19 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.