When to plant carrot in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 30 in Henderson to May 16 in Spring Creek — below are local dates for 24 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 9a | January 24 | December 10 | January 3 – February 14 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 30 – February 10 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | January 11 – February 22 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | April 7 – May 19 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 14 – February 25 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 14 – February 25 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | January 11 – February 22 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 30 – February 10 |
Carrot in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly December 30 in Henderson to May 16 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right carrot planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does carrot take to grow in Nevada?
Carrot takes about 60–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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