When to Plant Corn in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 20 in Henderson and as late as Jun 6 in Spring Creek.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.

Corn Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
Las VegasJan 24 – Feb 7
HendersonJan 20 – Feb 3
RenoApr 28 – May 12
North Las VegasFeb 1 – Feb 15
ParadiseJan 20 – Feb 3
Sunrise ManorFeb 1 – Feb 15
Spring ValleyJan 20 – Feb 3
EnterpriseFeb 4 – Feb 18
SparksMay 1 – May 15
Carson CityMay 4 – May 18
WhitneyJan 20 – Feb 3
PahrumpMar 29 – Apr 12
WinchesterJan 20 – Feb 3
Summerlin SouthMar 13 – Mar 27
ElkoMay 29 – Jun 12
FernleyMay 9 – May 23
Sun ValleyApr 28 – May 12
MesquiteMar 16 – Mar 30
Boulder CityJan 21 – Feb 4
Spanish SpringsMay 3 – May 17
Spring CreekJun 6 – Jun 20
Gardnerville RanchosMay 30 – Jun 13

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 corn in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 20 in Henderson and as late as Jun 6 in Spring Creek.

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 corn take to grow?

Corn typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.

Other Crops in Nevada

When to plant corn in other states

Related Guides