When to plant sweet potatoes in Nevada

Sweet potatoes
Plant out in Las Vegas
Feb 15–Mar 1

Across Nevada the window opens between February 15 and June 19. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out, Las Vegas
Feb 15–Mar 1
Last sowing for a harvest
Jul 29
Last frost, Las Vegas
Jan 24

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Set out slips when the soil is warm, around 65°F. They need a long, hot season.

Sweet potatoes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Las VegasFeb 15–Mar 1
North Las VegasFeb 22–Mar 8
RenoMay 19–Jun 2
Spring ValleyFeb 25–Mar 11
Sunrise ManorFeb 22–Mar 8
ParadiseFeb 15–Mar 1
SparksMay 22–Jun 5
Carson CityMay 25–Jun 8
PahrumpApr 19–May 3
WinchesterFeb 15–Mar 1
Summerlin SouthApr 3–Apr 17
FernleyMay 9–May 23
MesquiteApr 6–Apr 20
Sun ValleyMay 19–Jun 2
ElkoJun 19–Jul 3

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

Questions

When should I plant sweet potatoes in Nevada?

In Las Vegas, plant out from February 15 to March 1. Across Nevada the window opens between February 15 and June 19, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant out 3–5 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 sweet potatoes everywhere in Nevada?

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

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