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When to Plant Nasturtiums in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. 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 Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Frost-tender, resents root disturbance; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.

Nasturtiums Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
Las VegasJan 31 – Feb 14
HendersonJan 27 – Feb 10
RenoMay 5 – May 19
North Las VegasFeb 8 – Feb 22
ParadiseJan 27 – Feb 10
Sunrise ManorFeb 8 – Feb 22
Spring ValleyJan 27 – Feb 10
EnterpriseFeb 11 – Feb 25
SparksMay 8 – May 22
Carson CityMay 11 – May 25
WhitneyJan 27 – Feb 10
PahrumpApr 5 – Apr 19
WinchesterJan 27 – Feb 10
Summerlin SouthMar 20 – Apr 3
ElkoJun 5 – Jun 19
FernleyMay 16 – May 30
Sun ValleyMay 5 – May 19
MesquiteMar 23 – Apr 6
Boulder CityJan 28 – Feb 11
Spanish SpringsMay 10 – May 24
Spring CreekJun 13 – Jun 27
Gardnerville RanchosJun 6 – Jun 20

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 nasturtiums in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. 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 nasturtiums take to grow?

Nasturtiums typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Frost-tender, resents root disturbance; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.

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