When to Plant Tomatoes in Nevada
In Nevada, the time to transplant tomatoes outside runs from Jan 27 – Feb 10 in Henderson to Jun 5 – Jun 19 in Elko. In Las Vegas, it's Jan 31 – Feb 14. 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.
Tomatoes are killed by frost and sulk in cold soil. Wait until nights stay above 50°F, usually one to three weeks after the average last frost.
- Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
- Transplant outside: 1–3 weeks after the last frost.
Tomatoes planting dates in Nevada by city
| City | Zone | Start indoors | Transplant outside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | 9a | Nov 26 – Dec 10 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 |
| Carson City | 7a | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 25 |
| Elko | 5b | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 |
| Fallon | 7a | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | May 19 – Jun 2 |
| Fernley | 7a | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Henderson | 9b | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 |
| Las Vegas | 9a | Nov 29 – Dec 13 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 |
| Mesquite | 9a | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 |
| Reno | 7b | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | May 5 – May 19 |
| Sparks | 7a | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 |
| Winnemucca | 6b | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 30 – Jun 13 |
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 tomatoes.
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