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When to Plant Garlic in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, plant in fall Oct 18 – Nov 1. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 19 in Spring Creek and as late as Nov 19 in Boulder City.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 240–270 days

Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

Garlic Planting Dates by City

CityFall planting
Las VegasNov 12 – Nov 26
HendersonNov 17 – Dec 1
RenoSep 29 – Oct 13
North Las VegasNov 10 – Nov 24
ParadiseNov 17 – Dec 1
Sunrise ManorNov 10 – Nov 24
Spring ValleyNov 17 – Dec 1
EnterpriseNov 7 – Nov 21
SparksSep 12 – Sep 26
Carson CitySep 8 – Sep 22
WhitneyNov 17 – Dec 1
PahrumpOct 6 – Oct 20
WinchesterNov 17 – Dec 1
Summerlin SouthOct 18 – Nov 1
ElkoAug 21 – Sep 4
FernleySep 3 – Sep 17
Sun ValleySep 29 – Oct 13
MesquiteOct 16 – Oct 30
Boulder CityNov 19 – Dec 3
Spanish SpringsSep 12 – Sep 26
Spring CreekAug 19 – Sep 2
Gardnerville RanchosAug 29 – Sep 12

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 garlic in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, plant in fall Oct 18 – Nov 1. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Aug 19 in Spring Creek and as late as Nov 19 in Boulder City.

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 garlic take to grow?

Garlic typically take 240–270 days from planting to harvest. Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

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