When to plant delicata squash in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant delicata squash shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 27 in Henderson to June 13 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 31 – February 14 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 27 – February 10 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | February 8 – February 22 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | May 5 – May 19 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 11 – February 25 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 11 – February 25 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | February 8 – February 22 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 27 – February 10 |
Delicata Squash in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant delicata squash in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to direct-sow delicata squash spans roughly January 27 in Henderson to June 13 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the delicata squash planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right delicata squash 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 delicata squash take to grow in Nevada?
Delicata Squash takes about 80–100 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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