Although general planting times for grapes are usually in January or February in New Mexico, local nurseries in the northern part of the state may feel that planting times may need to be adjusted to account for the differences in climate compared to the southern part of the state. Generally, Vinifera grapes do not do as well in northern New Mexico.  American or hybrids of American and European cultivars do better in the northern part of the state. A later planting time may avoid early season frosts or unseasonably cold weather that could prevent optimum grape production. If the local weather patterns have been unusually cold this season and the forecast is for more colder-than- usual late season weather, then it may be better to delay planting to avoid poor growth.