When to plant pumpkins in Nevada

Sow outdoors in Las Vegas

Feb 15–Mar 1

Across Nevada the window opens between February 15 and June 12. 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: Jul 29
Last frost, Las Vegas: Jan 24

Sow outdoors 2–4 weeks after the last frost. For Halloween pumpkins, count back the variety's days to maturity from late September.

Pumpkins 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 12–May 26

Spring ValleyFeb 18–Mar 4

Sunrise ManorFeb 15–Mar 1

ParadiseFeb 15–Mar 1

SparksMay 15–May 29

Carson CityMay 18–Jun 1

PahrumpApr 12–Apr 26

WinchesterFeb 15–Mar 1

Summerlin SouthMar 27–Apr 10

FernleyMay 2–May 16

MesquiteMar 30–Apr 13

Sun ValleyMay 12–May 26

ElkoJun 12–Jun 26

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

Questions

When should I plant pumpkins in Nevada?

In Las Vegas, sow outdoors from February 15 to March 1. Across Nevada the window opens between February 15 and June 12, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Sow outdoors 2–4 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 pumpkins everywhere in Nevada?

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

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