When to plant hot pepper in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant hot pepper shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings 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 | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 9a | January 24 | December 10 | February 7 – February 14 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 3 – February 10 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | February 15 – February 22 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | May 12 – May 19 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 18 – February 25 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 18 – February 25 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | February 15 – February 22 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 3 – February 10 |
Hot Pepper in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant hot pepper in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to transplant hot pepper spans roughly February 3 in Henderson to June 20 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the hot pepper planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right hot pepper 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 hot pepper take to grow in Nevada?
Hot Pepper takes about 70–100 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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