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When to Plant Marigolds in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 27 in Henderson and as late as Jun 13 in Spring Creek.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.

Marigolds Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
Las VegasDec 13 – Dec 27Jan 31 – Feb 7
HendersonDec 9 – Dec 23Jan 27 – Feb 3
RenoMar 17 – Mar 31May 5 – May 12
North Las VegasDec 21 – Jan 4Feb 8 – Feb 15
ParadiseDec 9 – Dec 23Jan 27 – Feb 3
Sunrise ManorDec 21 – Jan 4Feb 8 – Feb 15
Spring ValleyDec 9 – Dec 23Jan 27 – Feb 3
EnterpriseDec 24 – Jan 7Feb 11 – Feb 18
SparksMar 20 – Apr 3May 8 – May 15
Carson CityMar 23 – Apr 6May 11 – May 18
WhitneyDec 9 – Dec 23Jan 27 – Feb 3
PahrumpFeb 15 – Mar 1Apr 5 – Apr 12
WinchesterDec 9 – Dec 23Jan 27 – Feb 3
Summerlin SouthJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 20 – Mar 27
ElkoApr 17 – May 1Jun 5 – Jun 12
FernleyMar 28 – Apr 11May 16 – May 23
Sun ValleyMar 17 – Mar 31May 5 – May 12
MesquiteFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 23 – Mar 30
Boulder CityDec 10 – Dec 24Jan 28 – Feb 4
Spanish SpringsMar 22 – Apr 5May 10 – May 17
Spring CreekApr 25 – May 9Jun 13 – Jun 20
Gardnerville RanchosApr 18 – May 2Jun 6 – 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 marigolds in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 27 in Henderson and as late as Jun 13 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 marigolds take to grow?

Marigolds typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.

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