When to plant olive in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant olive shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 6 in Henderson to May 23 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 10 – January 24 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 6 – January 20 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | January 18 – February 1 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | April 14 – April 28 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 21 – February 4 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 21 – February 4 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | January 18 – February 1 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 6 – January 20 |
Olive in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant olive in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to transplant olive spans roughly January 6 in Henderson to May 23 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the olive planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right olive planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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