When to plant asparagus in Nevada

Asparagus
Plant out in Las Vegas
Dec 27–Jan 10

Across Nevada the window opens between December 23 and May 1. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out, Las Vegas
Dec 27–Jan 10
Last frost, Las Vegas
Jan 24

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Asparagus crowns produce for 15–20 years. Harvest lightly in the third spring.

Asparagus planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las VegasDec 27–Jan 10
North Las VegasJan 4–Jan 18
RenoMar 31–Apr 14
Spring ValleyJan 7–Jan 21
Sunrise ManorJan 4–Jan 18
ParadiseDec 23–Jan 6
SparksApr 3–Apr 17
Carson CityApr 6–Apr 20
PahrumpMar 1–Mar 15
WinchesterDec 23–Jan 6
Summerlin SouthFeb 13–Feb 27
FernleyMar 21–Apr 4
MesquiteFeb 16–Mar 2
Sun ValleyMar 31–Apr 14
ElkoMay 1–May 15

Questions

When should I plant asparagus in Nevada?

In Las Vegas, plant out from December 27 to January 10. Across Nevada the window opens between December 23 and May 1, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Asparagus in other states

Frost dates for every city in Nevada