When to plant corn in Nevada

Sow outdoors in Las Vegas

Feb 15–Mar 1

Across Nevada the window opens between February 15 and June 5. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Sow outdoors, Las Vegas: Feb 15–Mar 1
Last sowing for a harvest: Aug 18
Last frost, Las Vegas: Jan 24

Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Plant in blocks of at least four rows rather than one long row. Corn is pollinated by wind.

Corn planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Las VegasFeb 15–Mar 1

North Las VegasFeb 15–Mar 1

RenoMay 5–May 19

Spring ValleyFeb 15–Mar 1

Sunrise ManorFeb 15–Mar 1

ParadiseFeb 15–Mar 1

SparksMay 8–May 22

Carson CityMay 11–May 25

PahrumpApr 5–Apr 19

WinchesterFeb 15–Mar 1

Summerlin SouthMar 20–Apr 3

FernleyApr 25–May 9

MesquiteMar 23–Apr 6

Sun ValleyMay 5–May 19

ElkoJun 5–Jun 19

In Elko the frost-free season is shorter than corn need. Start plants indoors and pick early varieties.

Questions

When should I plant corn in Nevada?

In Las Vegas, sow outdoors from February 15 to March 1. Across Nevada the window opens between February 15 and June 5, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 1–3 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

Is the season long enough for corn everywhere in Nevada?

Not quite. In Elko the frost-free season is shorter than the time corn need to ripen. Start plants indoors and pick an early variety.

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Frost dates for every city in Nevada