When to plant potato in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 23 in Henderson to May 9 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 | December 27 – January 10 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 23 – January 6 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | January 4 – January 18 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | March 31 – April 14 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 7 – January 21 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 7 – January 21 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | January 4 – January 18 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 23 – January 6 |
Potato in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant potato in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to direct-sow potato spans roughly December 23 in Henderson to May 9 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the potato planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right potato 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 potato take to grow in Nevada?
Potato takes about 70–120 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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