When to Plant Shallot in New Mexico
Start Seeds Indoors
Transplant outdoors:
State
New Mexico
USDA Zones
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Avg Last Frost
Monday, April 5, 2027
Cities Covered
346
New Mexico Planting Schedule by Zone
New Mexico spans 8 zones — find yours below for the most accurate dates.
| Zone | Last Frost | Start Indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Monday, May 10, 2027 | — | — |
| 5b | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | — | — |
| 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| 8a | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | — | — |
| 8b | Monday, March 15, 2027 | — | — |
Dates based on average last frost. Check your local forecast before planting.
🌿 About Shallot
Growing Shallot in New Mexico: Complete Guide
Shallot (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) is a warm-season crop that needs a head start indoors before New Mexico's last frost. Depending on your zone, New Mexico gardeners start seeds indoors between September 20, 2026 (Zone 5a) and November 10, 2026 (Zone 8b), then move transplants outside once their zone's last frost has passed — the zone table above has your exact dates.
Because New Mexico stretches across 8 USDA hardiness zones (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b), planting windows can shift by as much as six to eight weeks from one end of the state to the other. Gardeners in the warmer southern zones can start earlier, while those in cooler northern zones should wait until the zone table above shows their last frost has passed.
With 90 days to maturity, Shallot needs the indoor head start that New Mexico's growing season requires. Starting indoors ensures you have strong transplants ready the moment outdoor conditions are right.
Shallot requires full sun and regular moisture. In the arid Southwest, intense sun and low humidity mean irrigation is essential; mulch to prevent rapid soil moisture loss.
For the most precise planting dates tailored to your exact location, enter your ZIP code on our planting calendar or use the zone table above to find the schedule for your area of New Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Shallot in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, start Shallot seeds indoors around null and transplant outdoors around null after your last frost. New Mexico spans zones 5a–8b, so dates shift by 1–4 weeks depending on where you live.
What is the last frost date in New Mexico?
New Mexico spans 8 USDA zones (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b), so last frost dates vary by region. Costilla (5a) sees frost until around Monday, May 10, 2027, while Las Cruces, White Sands Missile Range, Berino (8b) is frost-free much earlier.
How long does Shallot take to grow in New Mexico?
Shallot takes about 90 days from transplant (or direct sow) to harvest. Starting seeds indoors in New Mexico gives you a head start so plants are ready to go out after the last frost.
What USDA zones does New Mexico cover for Shallot?
New Mexico includes zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. Shallot grows well across all of these zones with adjusted timing — use the zone table above to find the right dates for your part of the state.
When to Plant Shallot by City in New Mexico
Dates are based on each city's USDA zone and average last frost.
| City | Zone | Last Frost | Start Indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abiquiu | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Alamogordo | 8a | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Albuquerque | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Alcalde | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Algodones | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Alto | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Amalia | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Amistad | 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Angel Fire | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Animas | 8a | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Anthony | 8a | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Anton Chico | 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Aragon | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Arenas Valley | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Arrey | 8a | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Arroyo Hondo | 5b | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | — | — |
| Arroyo Seco | 5b | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | — | — |
| Artesia | 8a | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Aztec | 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Bard | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Bayard | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Belen | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Bent | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Berino | 8b | Monday, March 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Bernalillo | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Blanco | 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Bloomfield | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Bluewater | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Bosque | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Bosque Farms | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Brimhall | 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Broadview | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Buckhorn | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Buena Vista | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Caballo | 8a | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Canjilon | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Cannon Afb | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Canones | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Capitan | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Caprock | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Capulin | 5b | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | — | — |
| Carlsbad | 8a | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Carrizozo | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Carson | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Casa Blanca | 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Causey | 7b | Monday, April 5, 2027 | — | — |
| Cebolla | 5b | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | — | — |
| Cedar Crest | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Cedarvale | 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Cerrillos | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
| Cerro | 5b | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | — | — |
| Chacon | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Chama | 5b | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | — | — |
| Chamberino | 8b | Monday, March 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Chamisal | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Chaparral | 8b | Monday, March 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Chimayo | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Church Rock | 6b | Thursday, April 15, 2027 | — | — |
| Cimarron | 6a | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 | — | — |
| Claunch | 7a | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | — | — |
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