When to plant cowpea (southern pea) in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant cowpea (southern pea) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 3 in Henderson to June 20 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 | February 7 – February 21 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 3 – February 17 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | February 15 – March 1 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | May 12 – May 26 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 18 – March 4 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 18 – March 4 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | February 15 – March 1 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 3 – February 17 |
Cowpea (Southern Pea) in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant cowpea (southern pea) in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to direct-sow cowpea (southern pea) spans roughly February 3 in Henderson to June 20 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cowpea (southern pea) planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cowpea (southern pea) 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 cowpea (southern pea) take to grow in Nevada?
Cowpea (Southern Pea) takes about 60–90 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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