When to plant catnip in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant catnip shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 20 in Henderson to June 6 in Spring Creek — below are local dates for 24 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 9a | January 24 | December 10 | January 24 – February 7 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 20 – February 3 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | February 1 – February 15 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | April 28 – May 12 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 4 – February 18 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 4 – February 18 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | February 1 – February 15 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 20 – February 3 |
Catnip in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant catnip in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to transplant catnip spans roughly January 20 in Henderson to June 6 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the catnip planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right catnip planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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