When to plant sweet potato in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 5b–9b, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 10 in Henderson to June 27 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 | February 14 – February 28 |
| Henderson | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 10 – February 24 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | February 1 | December 8 | February 22 – March 8 |
| Reno | 7b | April 28 | October 27 | May 19 – June 2 |
| Enterprise | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 25 – March 11 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | February 4 | December 5 | February 25 – March 11 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | February 1 | December 8 | February 22 – March 8 |
| Paradise | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | February 10 – February 24 |
Sweet Potato in Nevada: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in Nevada?
Across Nevada, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly February 10 in Henderson to June 27 in Spring Creek, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Nevada?
Yes. Nevada publishes 24 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet 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 sweet potato take to grow in Nevada?
Sweet Potato takes about 90–120 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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