When to Plant Peppers in Nevada
In Nevada, the time to transplant peppers outside runs from Feb 3 – Feb 17 in Henderson to Jun 12 – Jun 26 in Elko. In Las Vegas, it's Feb 7 – Feb 21. The average last spring frost differs by about 18 weeks across the state (Jan 20 in Henderson, May 29 in Elko), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Peppers need even more warmth than tomatoes. Start them early indoors and set them out once the soil has warmed, two to four weeks after the last frost.
- Start indoors: 8–10 weeks before the last frost.
- Transplant outside: 2–4 weeks after the last frost.
Peppers planting dates in Nevada by city
| City | Zone | Start indoors | Transplant outside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | 9a | Nov 12 – Nov 26 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Carson City | 7a | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | May 18 – Jun 1 |
| Elko | 5b | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 |
| Fallon | 7a | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | May 26 – Jun 9 |
| Fernley | 7a | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | May 2 – May 16 |
| Henderson | 9b | Nov 11 – Nov 25 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Las Vegas | 9a | Nov 15 – Nov 29 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Mesquite | 9a | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | Nov 23 – Dec 7 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 |
| Reno | 7b | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | May 12 – May 26 |
| Sparks | 7a | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 |
| Winnemucca | 6b | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 |
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 peppers.
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