Nevada, US

Planting calendar for Las Vegas

Last frost around February 6, first frost around December 18: about 315 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 6
First frost: December 18
Frost-free days: 315

Sow now: November

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Las Vegas. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Las Vegas, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beet	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Parsnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Potato	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Turnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Spinach	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Swiss chard	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Arugula	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cauliflower	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Bok choy	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Chives	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Mint	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
RhubarbWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Mar 13 to Apr 7, and Aug 16 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 13 to May 5, and Jul 19 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 7, and Aug 16 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 13 to May 5, and Jul 19 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 13, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 12 to Apr 7, and Jul 30 to Sep 19; Under cover Feb 12 to May 5, and Jul 2 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 7, and Jul 30 to Sep 19
Under cover: Feb 12 to May 5, and Jul 2 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Mar 17 to Apr 12, and Jul 30 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 17 to May 10, and Jul 2 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 12, and Jul 30 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 17 to May 10, and Jul 2 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Mar 17 to Apr 7, and Jul 30 to Sep 19; Under cover Feb 17 to May 5, and Jul 2 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7, and Jul 30 to Sep 19
Under cover: Feb 17 to May 5, and Jul 2 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 12 to Apr 22, and Aug 10 to Oct 6; Under cover Feb 12 to May 20, and Jul 13 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 22, and Aug 10 to Oct 6
Under cover: Feb 12 to May 20, and Jul 13 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 12 to Apr 22, and Jul 30 to Oct 2; Under cover Feb 12 to May 20, and Jul 2 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 22, and Jul 30 to Oct 2
Under cover: Feb 12 to May 20, and Jul 2 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 12 to Apr 12, and Jul 30 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 12 to May 10, and Jul 2 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 12, and Jul 30 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 12 to May 10, and Jul 2 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 8 to Apr 13, and Jul 30 to Sep 23; Under cover Feb 8 to May 11, and Jul 2 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 13, and Jul 30 to Sep 23
Under cover: Feb 8 to May 11, and Jul 2 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Jan 20 to Apr 24, and Aug 31 to Oct 18, and Nov 19 to Dec 26; Under cover Aug 3 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Apr 24, and Aug 31 to Oct 18, and Nov 19 to Dec 26
Under cover: Aug 3 to May 22
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on January 20, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jan 20 to Apr 30, and Aug 26 to Oct 12; Under cover Jul 29 to Nov 9, and Dec 23 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Apr 30, and Aug 26 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jul 29 to Nov 9, and Dec 23 to May 28
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on January 20, ready around April 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 31 to Mar 25; Under cover Aug 3 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Aug 31 to Mar 25
Under cover: Aug 3 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 31, ready around November 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 1, and Sep 17 to Nov 13; Under cover Aug 20 to Apr 29

Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Apr 1, and Sep 17 to Nov 13
Under cover: Aug 20 to Apr 29
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Sep 4 to Oct 20, and Nov 17 to Mar 4; Under cover Aug 7 to Apr 1

Plant outdoors: Sep 4 to Oct 20, and Nov 17 to Mar 4
Under cover: Aug 7 to Apr 1
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on September 4, ready around November 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 5 to Apr 7, and Sep 13 to Oct 23; Under cover Aug 16 to Nov 20, and Dec 8 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 5 to Apr 7, and Sep 13 to Oct 23
Under cover: Aug 16 to Nov 20, and Dec 8 to May 5
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 5, ready around February 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 21 to Oct 23, and Dec 22 to Mar 26; Under cover Aug 24 to Apr 23

Sow outdoors: Sep 21 to Oct 23, and Dec 22 to Mar 26
Under cover: Aug 24 to Apr 23
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 21, ready around November 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 21 to Nov 24, and Dec 20 to Mar 26; Under cover Aug 24 to Apr 23

Sow outdoors: Sep 21 to Nov 24, and Dec 20 to Mar 26
Under cover: Aug 24 to Apr 23
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 21, ready around October 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Jan 20 to May 5, and Aug 21 to Oct 23; Under cover Jul 24 to Nov 20, and Dec 23 to Jun 2

Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to May 5, and Aug 21 to Oct 23
Under cover: Jul 24 to Nov 20, and Dec 23 to Jun 2
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on January 20, ready around March 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 4 to Mar 26, and Sep 21 to Nov 18; Under cover Aug 24 to Apr 23

Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Mar 26, and Sep 21 to Nov 18
Under cover: Aug 24 to Apr 23
First harvest: About 24 days after sowing. Sown on January 4, ready around January 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Sep 4 to Mar 8; Under cover Aug 7 to Apr 5

Sow outdoors: Sep 4 to Mar 8
Under cover: Aug 7 to Apr 5
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around November 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 8 to Apr 23, and Aug 26 to Sep 26; Under cover Feb 8 to May 21, and Jul 29 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 23, and Aug 26 to Sep 26
Under cover: Feb 8 to May 21, and Jul 29 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 8 to May 8, and Aug 10 to Oct 4; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 5, and Jul 13 to Nov 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 8, and Aug 10 to Oct 4
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 5, and Jul 13 to Nov 1
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 13 to Jan 7; Under cover Oct 16 to Feb 4

Sow outdoors: Nov 13 to Jan 7
Under cover: Oct 16 to Feb 4
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 13, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Sep 17 to Oct 7, and Dec 27 to Apr 1; Under cover Aug 20 to Nov 4, and Nov 29 to Apr 29

Sow outdoors: Sep 17 to Oct 7, and Dec 27 to Apr 1
Under cover: Aug 20 to Nov 4, and Nov 29 to Apr 29
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on September 17, ready around November 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 31 to Feb 27; Under cover Aug 3 to Mar 27

Plant outdoors: Aug 31 to Feb 27
Under cover: Aug 3 to Mar 27
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 31, ready around November 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 13 to Jan 7; Under cover Oct 16 to Feb 4

Plant outdoors: Nov 13 to Jan 7
Under cover: Oct 16 to Feb 4
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 13, ready around July 21.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 26 to Apr 24; Under cover Jul 29 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Aug 26 to Apr 24
Under cover: Jul 29 to May 22
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 26, ready around November 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Aug 21 to May 5; Under cover Jul 24 to Jun 2

Sow outdoors: Aug 21 to May 5
Under cover: Jul 24 to Jun 2
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 21, ready around October 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 31 to Mar 22; Under cover Aug 3 to Apr 19

Plant outdoors: Aug 31 to Mar 22
Under cover: Aug 3 to Apr 19
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 31, ready around November 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Sep 4 to Apr 18; Under cover Aug 7 to May 16

Sow outdoors: Sep 4 to Apr 18
Under cover: Aug 7 to May 16
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around November 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Jan 20 to Apr 18, and Sep 4 to Oct 7, and Dec 13 to Dec 26; Under cover Aug 7 to Nov 4, and Nov 15 to Nov 28, and Dec 13 to May 16

Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Apr 18, and Sep 4 to Oct 7, and Dec 13 to Dec 26
Under cover: Aug 7 to Nov 4, and Nov 15 to Nov 28, and Dec 13 to May 16
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on January 20, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 17 to Apr 1; Under cover Aug 20 to Apr 29

Sow outdoors: Sep 17 to Apr 1
Under cover: Aug 20 to Apr 29
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 17, ready around November 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Sep 4 to Mar 9; Under cover Aug 7 to Apr 6

Sow outdoors: Sep 4 to Mar 9
Under cover: Aug 7 to Apr 6
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around December 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Jan 20 to Apr 24, and Aug 31 to Oct 11; Under cover Aug 3 to Nov 8, and Dec 23 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Apr 24, and Aug 31 to Oct 11
Under cover: Aug 3 to Nov 8, and Dec 23 to May 22
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on January 20, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 8 to Mar 26, and Sep 21 to Nov 3; Under cover Jan 11 to Apr 23, and Aug 24 to Dec 1

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 26, and Sep 21 to Nov 3
Under cover: Jan 11 to Apr 23, and Aug 24 to Dec 1
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around March 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 8 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Oct 7; Under cover Jan 11 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Oct 7
Under cover: Jan 11 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around April 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Aug 26 to Nov 9, and Nov 26 to Apr 30; Under cover Jul 29 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Aug 26 to Nov 9, and Nov 26 to Apr 30
Under cover: Jul 29 to May 28
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on August 26, ready around October 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Jan 20 to Mar 26, and Sep 21 to Nov 4; Under cover Aug 24 to Dec 2, and Dec 23 to Apr 23

Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Mar 26, and Sep 21 to Nov 4
Under cover: Aug 24 to Dec 2, and Dec 23 to Apr 23
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on January 20, ready around March 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Aug 10 to Oct 10, and Dec 23 to Mar 25; Under cover Jul 13 to Nov 7, and Nov 25 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Aug 10 to Oct 10, and Dec 23 to Mar 25
Under cover: Jul 13 to Nov 7, and Nov 25 to Apr 22
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Jan 20 to Jun 3, and Jul 27 to Dec 26; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Jun 3, and Jul 27 to Dec 26
Under cover: all year
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Aug 21 to Oct 15, and Dec 5 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 24 to Apr 6

Plant outdoors: Aug 21 to Oct 15, and Dec 5 to Mar 9
Under cover: Jul 24 to Apr 6
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Dec 6 to Jan 7; Under cover Nov 8 to Feb 4

Plant outdoors: Dec 6 to Jan 7
Under cover: Nov 8 to Feb 4
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

Nearby

Also covers

Paradise, and nearby villages. Dates are within a few days across the area.

Questions about growing in Las Vegas

When is the last frost in Las Vegas?

On average around February 6, and the first autumn frost comes around December 18. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Las Vegas?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 13 to Apr 7, and Aug 16 to Sep 21, or under cover Feb 13 to May 5, and Jul 19 to Oct 19.

What can I sow in Las Vegas in November?

Outdoors: carrot, parsnip, radish, potato, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, parsley, mint. Under cover: beet, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, broccoli, kale, bok choy, cilantro, chives, strawberry, raspberry.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work