What to plant in June in New Mexico
In New Mexico (NM), June is the heart of the growing season - about 8 weeks after the last frost (April 20) and 18 weeks before the first (October 20). The state averages 183 frost-free days a year (last frost April 20, first frost October 20; USDA zones 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 9a).
10 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including brussels sprouts.
Dates here come from New Mexico frost dates (last frost Apr 20, first frost Oct 20). For one crop in detail, see when to plant tomato, lettuce or garlic in New Mexico.
New Mexico covers a very wide range of climates, so dates near you can be two weeks or more either side of these. Enter your ZIP code in the planting calendar for dates tuned to your town.
New Mexico: planting activity through the year
For fall and winter harvests (1)
Sowings counted back from New Mexico's first fall frost, so the crop matures before the cold - or, for garlic and similar, planted after it.
| Crop | What to do | Window | This month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Sprouts | Start transplants for fall | Jun 20 – Jul 7 | Opens Jun 20 |
Keep sowing (succession)
Repeat sowings of crops already in the ground, for a steady harvest instead of a glut.
- Cucumber: sow again on Jun 15
- Zucchini / Summer Squash: sow again on Jun 22
- Bush Bean: sow again on Jun 8 and Jun 22
- Sweet Corn: sow again on Jun 8 and Jun 22
- Basil: sow again on Jun 15
- Edamame (Soybean): sow again on Jun 8 and Jun 22
- Southern Pea (Cowpea): sow again on Jun 1 and Jun 15 and Jun 29
- Sunflower: sow again on Jun 8 and Jun 22
- Amaranth (Leaf): sow again on Jun 8 and Jun 22
Harvesting in June
First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.
Planting dates for popular crops in New Mexico
Every crop has its own full-year dates for New Mexico: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.
Peak growing season: June garden jobs in New Mexico
- Water deeply two or three times a week rather than a little every day - about an inch a week, more in heat. See watering a vegetable garden.
- 18 weeks until the average first frost (October 20). Fall crops start now: brussels sprouts. See the fall and winter garden guide.
- Check the undersides of leaves twice a week - catching pests early is most of the battle (pest identification guide).
- Harvest often: lettuce, beet, kale, cilantro / coriander should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.
USDA zone chart for New Mexico
New Mexico spans USDA zones 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 9a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.
Questions gardeners ask
What vegetables can I plant in New Mexico in June?
10 crops have a window in June: brussels sprouts. The tables above give the exact dates for each.
Is it too late to plant tomatoes in New Mexico in June?
For this year, yes - the tomato windows in New Mexico have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about February 23.
Is it too late to plant lettuce in New Mexico in June?
Not too late - it's actually a little early. In New Mexico the next lettuce window opens around August 15: sow for a fall crop.
When is the first frost in New Mexico?
The statewide average first fall frost is around October 20 and the last spring frost around April 20. New Mexico covers a wide range of climates, so local dates can differ by two weeks or more - look yours up by ZIP code.
What can I harvest in New Mexico in June?
From plantings made on time: lettuce, beet, kale, cilantro / coriander, green onion / scallion, collard greens, swiss chard, napa cabbage, watercress, amaranth (leaf).
What to plant in June in other states
Dates are computed from New Mexico’s statewide average frost dates (from NOAA/NCEI climate normals) and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side - for dates tuned to your ZIP code, use the planting calendar.