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When to Plant Broccoli in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Jan 26 – Feb 9, then transplant outdoors Feb 23 – Mar 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 30 in Henderson and as late as May 16 in Spring Creek. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 20.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 55–80 days

Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

Broccoli Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
Las VegasDec 6 – Dec 20Jan 3 – Jan 10Oct 8 – Oct 15
HendersonDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 6Oct 13 – Oct 20
RenoMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 7 – Apr 14Aug 25 – Sep 1
North Las VegasDec 14 – Dec 28Jan 11 – Jan 18Oct 6 – Oct 13
ParadiseDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 6Oct 13 – Oct 20
Sunrise ManorDec 14 – Dec 28Jan 11 – Jan 18Oct 6 – Oct 13
Spring ValleyDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 6Oct 13 – Oct 20
EnterpriseDec 17 – Dec 31Jan 14 – Jan 21Oct 3 – Oct 10
SparksMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 10 – Apr 17Aug 8 – Aug 15
Carson CityMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 13 – Apr 20Aug 4 – Aug 11
WhitneyDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 6Oct 13 – Oct 20
PahrumpFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 15Sep 1 – Sep 8
WinchesterDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 6Oct 13 – Oct 20
Summerlin SouthJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Feb 27Sep 13 – Sep 20
ElkoApr 10 – Apr 24May 8 – May 15Jul 17 – Jul 24
FernleyMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 18 – Apr 25Jul 30 – Aug 6
Sun ValleyMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 7 – Apr 14Aug 25 – Sep 1
MesquiteJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 2Sep 11 – Sep 18
Boulder CityDec 3 – Dec 17Dec 31 – Jan 7Oct 15 – Oct 22
Spanish SpringsMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 12 – Apr 19Aug 8 – Aug 15
Spring CreekApr 18 – May 2May 16 – May 23Jul 15 – Jul 22
Gardnerville RanchosApr 11 – Apr 25May 9 – May 16Jul 25 – Aug 1

Showing the 22 most populous of 22 Nevada cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nevada cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Jan 26 – Feb 9, then transplant outdoors Feb 23 – Mar 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 30 in Henderson and as late as May 16 in Spring Creek. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 20.

When is the last frost in Nevada?

The average last spring frost in Nevada ranges from January 20 in Henderson to June 6 in Spring Creek, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do broccoli take to grow?

Broccoli typically take 55–80 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

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