When to plant pumpkin in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant pumpkin shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 9a | January 24 | December 10 | February 7 – February 21 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 3 – February 17 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | February 15 – March 1 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | May 12 – May 26 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 18 – March 4 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 18 – March 4 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | February 15 – March 1 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 3 – February 17 |
Pumpkin in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant pumpkin in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to direct-sow pumpkin spans roughly February 3 in Henderson to June 20 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the pumpkin planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right pumpkin 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 pumpkin take to grow in Nevada?
Pumpkin takes about 90–110 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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