When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) 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 7 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 30 – February 3 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | January 11 – February 15 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | April 7 – May 12 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 14 – February 18 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 14 – February 18 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | January 11 – February 15 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 30 – February 3 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly December 30 in Henderson to May 16 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right gai lan (chinese broccoli) 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 gai lan (chinese broccoli) take to grow in Nevada?
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) takes about 50–70 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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