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When to Plant Potatoes 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.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 70–120 days

Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

Potatoes Planting Dates by City

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

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 potatoes 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.

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 potatoes take to grow?

Potatoes typically take 70–120 days from planting to harvest. Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

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