Nevada Planting Calendar

Frost dates, growing zones, and planting dates for Nevada gardeners.

Zone 4a Zone 4b Zone 5a Zone 5b Zone 6a Zone 6b Zone 7a Zone 7b Zone 8a Zone 8b Zone 9a Zone 9b Zone 10a

The Short Answer

Nevada spans USDA zones 4a through 10a, which means planting dates vary significantly across the state. Northern Nevada (Reno) has an average last frost around May 1 - May 20, while Mountain Nevada sees its last frost around May 25 - Jun 15. Use our homepage tool with your zip code for dates specific to your exact location.

Nevada Frost Dates by Region

Arid climate. Extreme heat in summer (Las Vegas). Short season at altitude. Very low humidity. Water conservation critical.

Region	Zones	Last Frost (Spring)	First Frost (Fall)
Northern Nevada (Reno)	6b, 7a	May 1 - May 20	Sep 25 - Oct 15
Las Vegas	8b, 9a, 9b	Feb 10 - Mar 5	Nov 10 - Dec 1
Mountain Nevada	4a, 4b, 5a, 5b	May 25 - Jun 15	Aug 25 - Sep 15

Soil & Growing Conditions

Desert soils — alkaline, low organic matter. Extremely dry. Heavy amendment essential. Irrigation required.

What to Plant in Nevada

Nevada's near-tropical climate means your growing calendar is inverted — cool-season crops in winter, heat-tolerant crops in summer, and tropical plants year-round:

Tropical & Heat Lovers (Year-Round)

Okra Sweet Potatoes Eggplant Basil

Cool-Season Window (Oct–Mar)

Tomatoes Peppers Lettuce Broccoli Carrots Kale Peas Spinach Beans (Green/Snap)Cucumbers

Browse all 100 plants — or enter your zip code for personalized planting dates.

Neighboring States

Gardeners near state borders may find useful information in neighboring state guides:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Note: Frost dates are based on NOAA 30-year Climate Normals and represent historical averages. Actual frost dates can vary significantly year to year. Zone data is from the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Last reviewed: March 29, 2026