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When to plant daffodils in Albuquerque: 10 October – end of December

In Albuquerque, daffodil: plant from 10 October to the end of December.

Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

The average daily temperature here stays above 0 °C all winter, and at least three months average 7 °C or less: our rule of thumb for the winter cold spring bulbs need. Sources: Iowa State University Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, UNH Extension, RHS.

Daffodil in Albuquerque: soil, season and weather

Nights then average below 0 °C in December–February; the coldest, January, averages -3.3 °C.

Planting10 October – end of December
First autumn frost9 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -3.3 °C
Soil back at 7 °C in spring22 February
Daylight11:31 on 10 October
Daylight at the winter solstice9:48

The same dates in Albuquerque hold for Garlic, Tulip, Crocus and Hyacinth.

Daffodil in Albuquerque: depth, winter cold, pests and pets

Plant daffodils three times the bulb’s height deep (RHS): about 13–15 cm for large bulbs, 15–20 cm apart (University of Georgia Extension). The RHS advises planting them early in autumn, ideally in September in the UK, so do not leave them late: aim for the start of the window, 10 October.

In Albuquerque the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 18 weeks a year (our estimate from ten years of monthly weather). For this bulb Wisconsin Horticulture Extension gives a cold period of 15–17 weeks at about 2–10 °C. The winter here gives that in the ground, so the bulbs need no pre-chilling.

Daffodils are long-lived: clumps slowly expand over the years (RHS). Leave the leaves for at least eight weeks after flowering — they feed next year’s flowers (University of Georgia Extension).

Squirrels avoid daffodils, so they can be planted among tulips to reduce losses (RHS). Daffodils are toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the bulbs are the most poisonous part, and a large amount can cause convulsions and heart rhythm problems (ASPCA).

Sources: RHS, University of Georgia Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, ASPCA.

Daffodil in nearby cities

Around Albuquerque, Flagstaff is 19 days earlier and Ciudad Juárez 26 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Santa Fe (United States)94 km26 September – 11 December14 days earlier
Las Cruces308 kmby 25 October15 days later
Ciudad Juárez378 kmby 5 November26 days later
Pueblo398 km28 September – end of December12 days earlier
Flagstaff452 km21 September – end of December19 days earlier
Grand Junction477 km27 September – 7 December13 days earlier

Where to buy daffodil for planting in Albuquerque

Planting stock goes into the ground from 10 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Albuquerque OpenStreetMap lists 15 garden centres, 6 markets and 1 farm shop (collected 20 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant daffodils in Albuquerque?

In Albuquerque, daffodil: plant from 10 October to the end of December. Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

When is the last spring frost in Albuquerque?

Last spring frost around 5 April, first autumn frost around 9 November.

Other crops in Albuquerque, with their dates