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Chama Valley & Abiquiú Daily Digest Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Ty McDuffey

12 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Spring's late this far north, but if El Vecino's telling folks it's time to get the leafy stuff in the ground, then the soil temperature's probably right and the frost window's closing fast enough to take the chance. There's a reason that column's been running in the SUN for as long as it has—somebody up here knows what they're talking about, and people listen. This time of year the greenhouse sets at Bode's probably look picked over by now, and the gardeners who didn't start their own seeds indoors back in February are making their moves. Between the altitude and the short growing season, timing's everything in the Chama Valley—plant too early and a late freeze takes your whole crop; wait too long and you don't get enough sun before the snow comes back. If you've been meaning to turn over that plot behind the house, this is the week to stop meaning it.

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Rio Grande SUN

El Vecino: It’s Time to Plant Leafy Veggies

May brings ideal planting conditions for local gardeners looking to grow leafy vegetables and produce. According to local agricultural advice, now is the time to get cucumbers, melons, watermelons, carrots, beets, and transplants of tomatoes and jalapeños in the ground, betting on favorable weather...

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