When to plant ground cherry in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant ground cherry shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings 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 | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 9a | January 24 | December 10 | January 31 – February 7 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 27 – February 3 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | February 8 – February 15 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | May 5 – May 12 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 11 – February 18 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 11 – February 18 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | February 8 – February 15 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 27 – February 3 |
Ground Cherry in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant ground cherry in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to transplant ground cherry spans roughly January 27 in Henderson to June 13 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the ground cherry planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right ground cherry 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 ground cherry take to grow in Nevada?
Ground Cherry takes about 65–75 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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