When to plant rutabaga in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant rutabaga shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 9a | January 24 | December 10 | January 10 – February 7 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 6 – February 3 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | January 18 – February 15 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | April 14 – May 12 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 21 – February 18 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | January 21 – February 18 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | January 18 – February 15 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | January 6 – February 3 |
Rutabaga in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant rutabaga in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to direct-sow rutabaga spans roughly January 6 in Henderson to May 23 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the rutabaga planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right rutabaga 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 rutabaga take to grow in Nevada?
Rutabaga 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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