When to plant rhubarb in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant rhubarb shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about December 9 in Henderson to April 25 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 | December 13 – January 10 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 9 – January 6 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | December 21 – January 18 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | March 17 – April 14 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | December 24 – January 21 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | December 24 – January 21 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | December 21 – January 18 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 9 – January 6 |
Rhubarb in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant rhubarb in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to transplant rhubarb spans roughly December 9 in Henderson to April 25 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rhubarb planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right rhubarb 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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