When to Plant Garlic in Nevada
In Nevada, the time to plant garlic in fall runs from Sep 18 – Oct 16 in Elko to Dec 17 – Jan 14 in Boulder City. In Las Vegas, it's Dec 10 – Jan 7. The average first fall frost differs by about 13 weeks across the state (Sep 18 in Elko, Dec 17 in Boulder City), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Garlic is planted in fall, around the first frost, and harvested the next summer. Cloves need a cold winter to form good bulbs.
- Plant: from the first fall frost up to 4 weeks after it.
Garlic planting dates in Nevada by city
| City | Zone | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | 9a | Dec 17 – Jan 14 |
| Carson City | 7a | Oct 6 – Nov 3 |
| Elko | 5b | Sep 18 – Oct 16 |
| Fallon | 7a | Oct 1 – Oct 29 |
| Fernley | 7a | Oct 25 – Nov 22 |
| Henderson | 9b | Dec 15 – Jan 12 |
| Las Vegas | 9a | Dec 10 – Jan 7 |
| Mesquite | 9a | Nov 13 – Dec 11 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | Dec 8 – Jan 5 |
| Reno | 7b | Oct 27 – Nov 24 |
| Sparks | 7a | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Winnemucca | 6b | Sep 29 – Oct 27 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in Nevada, or the general guide to when to plant garlic.
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