When to Plant Potatoes in Nevada
In Nevada, the time to plant potatoes outside runs from Dec 30 – Jan 13 in Henderson to May 8 – May 22 in Elko. In Las Vegas, it's Jan 3 – Jan 17. 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.
Plant seed potatoes a few weeks before the last frost; cover any shoots if a late frost threatens.
- Plant outside: 1–3 weeks before the last frost.
Potatoes planting dates in Nevada by city
| City | Zone | Plant outside |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | 9a | Dec 31 – Jan 14 |
| Carson City | 7a | Apr 13 – Apr 27 |
| Elko | 5b | May 8 – May 22 |
| Fallon | 7a | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Fernley | 7a | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Henderson | 9b | Dec 30 – Jan 13 |
| Las Vegas | 9a | Jan 3 – Jan 17 |
| Mesquite | 9a | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Reno | 7b | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Sparks | 7a | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Winnemucca | 6b | May 2 – May 16 |
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 potatoes.
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