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When to Plant Lettuce 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 Sep 20 – Oct 4.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

Lettuce Planting Dates by City

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

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 lettuce 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 Sep 20 – Oct 4.

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 lettuce take to grow?

Lettuce typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.

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