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El Paso, TX Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in El Paso usually comes around Feb 24 and the first fall frost around Nov 27, a growing season of about 276 days. Start tomatoes indoors Jan 13 – Jan 27 and plant them outside Mar 10 – Mar 24.

Last spring frostFeb 24
First fall frostNov 27
Growing season276 days

When to plant vegetables in El Paso

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 10 – Mar 24—
PeppersJan 6 – Jan 20Mar 17 – Mar 31—
EggplantJan 6 – Jan 20Mar 17 – Mar 31—
Cucumbers—Mar 10 – Mar 24—
Zucchini & summer squash—Mar 10 – Mar 24—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Mar 17 – Mar 31—
Green beans—Mar 10 – Mar 24Sep 4 – Sep 18
Sweet corn—Mar 10 – Mar 24—
BasilJan 27 – Feb 10Mar 10 – Mar 24—
LettuceDec 30 – Jan 13Jan 27 – Mar 10Oct 2 – Oct 16
Spinach—Jan 13 – Feb 3Oct 2 – Oct 16
Peas—Jan 13 – Feb 3Sep 18 – Oct 2
Carrots—Jan 27 – Mar 3Sep 4 – Sep 18
Radishes—Jan 20 – Mar 10Oct 16 – Oct 30
BroccoliDec 16 – Dec 30Jan 27 – Feb 10Sep 4 – Sep 18
KaleDec 30 – Jan 13Jan 20 – Feb 3Sep 18 – Oct 2
Onions—Jan 27 – Feb 10—
Potatoes—Feb 3 – Mar 3—
Garlic——Nov 13 – Dec 18

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for El Paso. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in El Paso

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Radishes, Kale
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: Lettuce, Broccoli, KalePlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in El Paso?

The median last spring frost is Feb 24 and the median first fall frost is Nov 27, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in El Paso?

Start seeds indoors Jan 13 – Jan 27 and set plants outside Mar 10 – Mar 24, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in El Paso?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 27): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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