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When to Plant Carrots in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Feb 16 – Mar 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 23 in Henderson and as late as May 9 in Spring Creek. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 23 – Sep 6.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–80 days

Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Carrots Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
Las VegasDec 27 – Jan 10Sep 17 – Oct 1
HendersonDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
RenoMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 4 – Aug 18
North Las VegasJan 4 – Jan 18Sep 15 – Sep 29
ParadiseDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
Sunrise ManorJan 4 – Jan 18Sep 15 – Sep 29
Spring ValleyDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
EnterpriseJan 7 – Jan 21Sep 12 – Sep 26
SparksApr 3 – Apr 17Jul 18 – Aug 1
Carson CityApr 6 – Apr 20Jul 14 – Jul 28
WhitneyDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
PahrumpMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
WinchesterDec 23 – Jan 6Sep 22 – Oct 6
Summerlin SouthFeb 13 – Feb 27Aug 23 – Sep 6
ElkoMay 1 – May 15Jun 26 – Jul 10
FernleyApr 11 – Apr 25Jul 9 – Jul 23
Sun ValleyMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 4 – Aug 18
MesquiteFeb 16 – Mar 2Aug 21 – Sep 4
Boulder CityDec 24 – Jan 7Sep 24 – Oct 8
Spanish SpringsApr 5 – Apr 19Jul 18 – Aug 1
Spring CreekMay 9 – May 23Jun 24 – Jul 8
Gardnerville RanchosMay 2 – May 16Jul 4 – Jul 18

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 carrots in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Feb 16 – Mar 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 23 in Henderson and as late as May 9 in Spring Creek. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 23 – Sep 6.

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 carrots take to grow?

Carrots typically take 60–80 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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