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When to Plant Spinach in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Feb 2 – Feb 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 9 in Henderson and as late as Apr 25 in Spring Creek. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 20 – Oct 4.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–50 days

Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Spinach Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
Las VegasDec 13 – Dec 27Oct 15 – Oct 29
HendersonDec 9 – Dec 23Oct 20 – Nov 3
RenoMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 1 – Sep 15
North Las VegasDec 21 – Jan 4Oct 13 – Oct 27
ParadiseDec 9 – Dec 23Oct 20 – Nov 3
Sunrise ManorDec 21 – Jan 4Oct 13 – Oct 27
Spring ValleyDec 9 – Dec 23Oct 20 – Nov 3
EnterpriseDec 24 – Jan 7Oct 10 – Oct 24
SparksMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 15 – Aug 29
Carson CityMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 11 – Aug 25
WhitneyDec 9 – Dec 23Oct 20 – Nov 3
PahrumpFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 8 – Sep 22
WinchesterDec 9 – Dec 23Oct 20 – Nov 3
Summerlin SouthJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 20 – Oct 4
ElkoApr 17 – May 1Jul 24 – Aug 7
FernleyMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 6 – Aug 20
Sun ValleyMar 17 – Mar 31Sep 1 – Sep 15
MesquiteFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 18 – Oct 2
Boulder CityDec 10 – Dec 24Oct 22 – Nov 5
Spanish SpringsMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 15 – Aug 29
Spring CreekApr 25 – May 9Jul 22 – Aug 5
Gardnerville RanchosApr 18 – May 2Aug 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 spinach in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, sow outdoors Feb 2 – Feb 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 9 in Henderson and as late as Apr 25 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 spinach take to grow?

Spinach typically take 40–50 days from planting to harvest. Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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