Planting calendar for El Paso, US

🇺🇸 El Paso, US

Planting guide for 207 crops · Cold desert climate

USDA Zone 6 250 frost-free days Köppen BWk

USDA Zone

6

Frost-Free

250days

Winter Low

0°C

❄️

Summer High

36°C

🌡️

Rainfall

235mm

💧

Climate

BWk

Cold desert

Quick Answer: When to Plant in El Paso

The best time to plant in El Paso is during the spring through fall months. The growing season lasts 250 frost-free days with temperatures ranging from 0°C in winter to 36°C in summer. El Paso is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6 with a Cold desert climate (BWk), and 207 out of 207 crops can be grown here.

See what to plant this month in El Paso →

Growing Guide for El Paso

El Paso, US sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 6 with a Cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The growing season spans approximately 250 frost-free days, with winter temperatures dropping to 0°C and summer highs reaching 36°C. Annual rainfall averages 235mm.

El Paso's 250-day growing season provides ample time for most warm-season crops. Start seeds indoors in late winter and transplant after the last frost for maximum production. Out of $207 crops in our database, 207 can be successfully grown in El Paso. The easiest crops to start with are Lettuce, Mint, Radish.

What grows best in El Paso?

The best plants for El Paso include Lettuce, Mint, Radish, Arugula, Swiss Chard. These are rated "easy" for this climate zone and have the longest planting windows.

Can I grow vegetables in El Paso in winter?

Winter growing in El Paso is limited due to frost. However, frost-tolerant crops like kale, spinach, and garlic can often be planted in fall for early spring harvest. Use cold frames or row covers to extend the season.

Expert Tips for Growing in El Paso

✓ Start Lettuce in Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct. Lettuce tolerates frost, so you can plant early.
✓ Start Mint in Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct. Mint tolerates frost, so you can plant early.
✓ Start Radish in Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct. Radish tolerates frost, so you can plant early.
✓ Start Arugula in Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct. Arugula tolerates frost, so you can plant early.
✓ Start Swiss Chard in Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct. Swiss Chard tolerates frost, so you can plant early.

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Best Plants for El Paso

Easiest plants with the longest growing windows in your climate

Lettuce

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

30-60 days to harvest

Mint

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

60-90 days to harvest

Radish

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

22-30 days to harvest

Arugula

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

21-40 days to harvest

Swiss Chard

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

50-60 days to harvest

Planting Calendar

Green cells show recommended planting months for each crop in El Paso

Plant Wait E Easy M Medium H Hard

Easy (26) Great for beginners

Plant	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Basil			✓	✓	✓	✓
Lettuce	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Mint	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Green Bean			✓	✓	✓	✓
Sunflower			✓	✓	✓	✓
Radish	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Arugula	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Swiss Chard	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Green Onion	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Marigold			✓	✓	✓	✓
Zinnia			✓	✓	✓	✓
Pansy	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Cosmos			✓	✓	✓	✓
Aloe Vera			✓	✓	✓	✓
Chive	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Calendula	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Catnip	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Clover	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Cress	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Dandelion	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Nasturtium			✓	✓	✓	✓
Yarrow	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Borage	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Mizuna	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Tatsoi	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Buckwheat			✓	✓	✓	✓

Medium (160) Some experience helpful

Plant	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tomato			✓	✓	✓	✓
Carrot	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Pepper			✓	✓	✓	✓
Cucumber			✓	✓	✓	✓
Zucchini			✓	✓	✓	✓
Spinach	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Kale	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Rosemary	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Cilantro	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Pea	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Potato			✓	✓	✓	✓
Onion	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Strawberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Lavender	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Chili Pepper			✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Potato			✓	✓	✓	✓
Thyme	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Parsley	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Broccoli	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Bok Choy	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Beet	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Brussels Sprouts	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Cabbage	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Collard Greens	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Dill	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Fennel			✓	✓	✓	✓
Ginger			✓	✓	✓	✓
Jalapeno			✓	✓	✓	✓
Kohlrabi	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Leek	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Lemongrass			✓	✓	✓	✓
Cantaloupe			✓	✓	✓	✓
Mustard Greens	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Okra			✓	✓	✓	✓
Oregano	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Parsnip	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Pumpkin			✓	✓	✓	✓
Sage	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Shallot	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Snap Pea	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Butternut Squash			✓	✓	✓	✓
Acorn Squash			✓	✓	✓	✓
Tomatillo			✓	✓	✓	✓
Turnip	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Watercress	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Blackberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Blueberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Raspberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Fig	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Grape	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Lemon			✓	✓	✓	✓
Lime			✓	✓	✓	✓
Papaya			✓	✓	✓	✓
Passion Fruit			✓	✓	✓	✓
Pineapple			✓	✓	✓	✓
Banana			✓	✓	✓	✓
Turmeric			✓	✓	✓	✓
Chamomile	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Dahlia			✓	✓	✓	✓
Petunia			✓	✓	✓	✓
Snapdragon	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Sweet Pea Flower	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Morning Glory			✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrysanthemum	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Rose	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Jasmine			✓	✓	✓	✓
Hibiscus			✓	✓	✓	✓
Bamboo	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Lemon Balm	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Stevia			✓	✓	✓	✓
Tarragon	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Amaranth			✓	✓	✓	✓
Anise			✓	✓	✓	✓
Bay Laurel	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Black-Eyed Pea			✓	✓	✓	✓
Boysenberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Broccolini	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Cayenne Pepper			✓	✓	✓	✓
Chickpea			✓	✓	✓	✓
Chicory	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Chinese Cabbage	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Coffee Plant			✓	✓	✓	✓
Comfrey	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Curry Leaf			✓	✓	✓	✓
Dragon Fruit			✓	✓	✓	✓
Edamame			✓	✓	✓	✓
Elderberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Endive	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Fenugreek			✓	✓	✓	✓
Foxglove	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Freesia			✓	✓	✓	✓
Goji Berry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Gooseberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Habanero			✓	✓	✓	✓
Hops	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Horseradish	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Hyssop	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Jicama			✓	✓	✓	✓
Kiwi	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Kumquat	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Lentil			✓	✓	✓	✓
Lilac	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Luffa			✓	✓	✓	✓
Lupine	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Marjoram			✓	✓	✓	✓
Millet			✓	✓	✓	✓
Moringa			✓	✓	✓	✓
Mulberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Nectarine	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Nigella	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Olive	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Peach	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Pear	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Pennyroyal	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Persimmon	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Plum	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Pomegranate	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Poppy	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Quinoa	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Radicchio	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Rhubarb	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Rutabaga	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Savory	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Sesame			✓	✓	✓	✓
Sorghum			✓	✓	✓	✓
Sorrel	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Soybean			✓	✓	✓	✓
Star Fruit			✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Corn			✓	✓	✓	✓
Taro			✓	✓	✓	✓
Tea Plant	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Tiger Lily	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Tulip	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Winter Squash			✓	✓	✓	✓
Yam			✓	✓	✓	✓
Chia			✓	✓	✓	✓
Cranberry	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Flax	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Guava			✓	✓	✓	✓
Lovage	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Passion Flower	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Physalis			✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Woodruff	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Verbena	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Waterlily			✓	✓	✓	✓
Wisteria	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Wintergreen	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Black Currant	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Celeriac	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Chervil	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Epazote			✓	✓	✓	✓
Galangal			✓	✓	✓	✓
Hellebore	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Jujube	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Malabar Spinach			✓	✓	✓	✓
New Zealand Spinach			✓	✓	✓	✓
Perilla			✓	✓	✓	✓
Romanesco	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Salsify	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Yacon			✓	✓	✓	✓

Hard (21) For experienced growers

Plant	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Garlic	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Eggplant			✓	✓	✓	✓
Watermelon			✓	✓	✓	✓
Corn			✓	✓	✓	✓
Cauliflower	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Celery			✓	✓	✓	✓
Artichoke	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Asparagus	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Avocado			✓	✓	✓	✓
Mango			✓	✓	✓	✓
Cardamom			✓	✓	✓	✓
Cinnamon			✓	✓	✓	✓
Vanilla			✓	✓	✓	✓
Orchid			✓	✓	✓	✓
Cacao			✓	✓	✓	✓
Jackfruit			✓	✓	✓	✓
Saffron	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓
Star Anise			✓	✓	✓	✓
Wasabi			✓	✓	✓	✓
Lychee			✓	✓	✓	✓
Ramps	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓

Plant Details

Basil

Herb · Full Sun · 50-75 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Lettuce

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 30-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Mint

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Green Bean

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Sunflower

Flower · Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Radish

Vegetable · Full Sun · 22-30 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Arugula

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-40 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Swiss Chard

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Green Onion

Vegetable · Full Sun · 20-30 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Marigold

Flower · Full Sun · 45-50 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Zinnia

Flower · Full Sun · 60-70 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Pansy

Flower · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Cosmos

Flower · Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Aloe Vera

Herb · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Chive

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Calendula

Flower · Full Sun · 45-65 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Catnip

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Clover

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Cress

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 7-14 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Dandelion

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Nasturtium

Flower · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 35-52 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Yarrow

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Borage

Herb · Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Mizuna

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-40 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Tatsoi

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-45 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Buckwheat

Grain · Full Sun · 30-45 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Tomato

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-85 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Carrot

Vegetable · Full Sun · 70-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Pepper

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Cucumber

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Zucchini

Vegetable · Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Spinach

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 37-45 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Kale

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-75 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Rosemary

Herb · Full Sun · 80-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Cilantro

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Pea

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Potato

Vegetable · Full Sun · 70-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Onion

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Strawberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Lavender

Herb · Full Sun · 90-200 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Chili Pepper

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Sweet Potato

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-170 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Thyme

Herb · Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Parsley

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 70-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Broccoli

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Bok Choy

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 30-50 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Beet

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Brussels Sprouts

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Cabbage

Vegetable · Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Collard Greens

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-75 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Dill

Herb · Full Sun · 40-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Fennel

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Ginger

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 240-300 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Jalapeno

Vegetable · Full Sun · 70-80 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Kohlrabi

Vegetable · Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Leek

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Lemongrass

Herb · Full Sun · 75-100 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Cantaloupe

Fruit · Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Mustard Greens

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 30-45 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Okra

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-65 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Oregano

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Parsnip

Vegetable · Full Sun · 100-130 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Pumpkin

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Sage

Herb · Full Sun · 75-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Shallot

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Snap Pea

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Butternut Squash

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-110 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Acorn Squash

Vegetable · Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Tomatillo

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Turnip

Vegetable · Full Sun · 30-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Watercress

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 30-50 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Blackberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Blueberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Raspberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Fig

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Grape

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Lemon

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Lime

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Papaya

Fruit · Full Sun · 270-365 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Passion Fruit

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-545 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Pineapple

Fruit · Full Sun · 545-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Banana

Fruit · Full Sun · 270-365 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Turmeric

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 240-300 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Chamomile

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Dahlia

Flower · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Petunia

Flower · Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Snapdragon

Flower · Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Sweet Pea Flower

Flower · Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Morning Glory

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Chrysanthemum

Flower · Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Rose

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Jasmine

Flower · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 90-180 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Hibiscus

Flower · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Bamboo

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Lemon Balm

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Stevia

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Tarragon

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Amaranth

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Anise

Herb · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Bay Laurel

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Black-Eyed Pea

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Boysenberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-545 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Broccolini

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-65 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Cayenne Pepper

Spice · Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Chickpea

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Chicory

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Chinese Cabbage

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Coffee Plant

Fruit · Partial Shade OK · 1095-1460 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Comfrey

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Curry Leaf

Herb · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Dragon Fruit

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Edamame

Vegetable · Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Elderberry

Fruit · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Endive

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-85 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Fenugreek

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Foxglove

Flower · Partial Shade OK · 365-545 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Freesia

Flower · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Goji Berry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Gooseberry

Fruit · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Habanero

Spice · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Hops

Herb · Full Sun · 120-150 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Horseradish

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 140-160 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Hyssop

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Jicama

Vegetable · Full Sun · 120-180 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Kiwi

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Kumquat

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Lentil

Grain · Full Sun · 80-110 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Lilac

Flower · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Luffa

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Lupine

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Marjoram

Herb · Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Millet

Grain · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Moringa

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Mulberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Nectarine

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Nigella

Flower · Full Sun · 60-75 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Olive

Fruit · Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Peach

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Pear

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Pennyroyal

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Persimmon

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Plum

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Pomegranate

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Poppy

Flower · Full Sun · 55-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Quinoa

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Radicchio

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Rhubarb

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Rutabaga

Vegetable · Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Savory

Herb · Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Sesame

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Sorghum

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Sorrel

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 40-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Soybean

Grain · Full Sun · 80-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Star Fruit

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Sweet Corn

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-100 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Taro

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 180-240 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Tea Plant

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Tiger Lily

Flower · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Tulip

Flower · Full Sun · 90-150 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Winter Squash

Vegetable · Full Sun · 80-110 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Yam

Vegetable · Full Sun · 180-365 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Chia

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Cranberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Flax

Grain · Full Sun · 90-110 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Guava

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Lovage

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Passion Flower

Flower · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Physalis

Fruit · Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Sweet Woodruff

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 365-545 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Verbena

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Waterlily

Flower · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Wisteria

Flower · Full Sun · 730-1825 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Wintergreen

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Black Currant

Fruit · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Celeriac

Vegetable · Full Sun · 100-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Chervil

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 40-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Epazote

Herb · Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Galangal

Spice · Partial Shade OK · 240-365 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Hellebore

Flower · Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Jujube

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Malabar Spinach

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

New Zealand Spinach

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-70 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Perilla

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-70 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Romanesco

Vegetable · Full Sun · 75-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Salsify

Vegetable · Full Sun · 100-150 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Yacon

Vegetable · Full Sun · 180-240 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Garlic

Vegetable · Full Sun · 240-270 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Eggplant

Vegetable · Full Sun · 65-80 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Watermelon

Fruit · Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Corn

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-100 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Cauliflower

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Celery

Vegetable · Full Sun · 85-120 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Artichoke

Vegetable · Full Sun · 150-180 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Asparagus

Vegetable · Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Avocado

Fruit · Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Mango

Fruit · Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Cardamom

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 730-1095 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Cinnamon

Herb · Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Vanilla

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Orchid

Flower · Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Cacao

Fruit · Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Jackfruit

Fruit · Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Saffron

Spice · Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

Star Anise

Spice · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 1825-2555 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Wasabi

Spice · Partial Shade OK · 545-730 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Lychee

Fruit · Full Sun · 1825-3650 days

Plant in: Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Ramps

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardening in El Paso

When should I plant tomatoes in El Paso?

In El Paso (USDA Zone 6), the best months to plant tomatoes are March, April, May, June. The difficulty level is medium. El Paso has 250 frost-free days, which provides plenty of time for tomatoes to reach harvest.

What grows best in El Paso?

El Paso (Cold desert climate, USDA Zone 6) can successfully grow 207 out of 207 plants in our database. The easiest plants to grow here are Lettuce, Mint, Radish, Arugula, Swiss Chard. With 250 frost-free days and annual rainfall of 235mm, El Paso is excellent for home gardening.

What is the growing season in El Paso?

El Paso has approximately 250 frost-free days per year, with winter lows around 0°C and summer highs reaching 36°C. The annual rainfall is 235mm. In El Paso's Cold desert climate (Köppen BWk), most vegetables and herbs can be planted from spring through fall.

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