Month planting calendar

What to plant in January in El Paso (79901)

In El Paso, ZIP 79901, zone 8b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in January, and what to wait on until later.

Source: el-paso-intl frost station, USDA zone 8b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.