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When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, plant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 3 in Henderson and as late as Jun 20 in Spring Creek.

Method Plant out (slips, crowns, or tubers)
Days to maturity 90–120 days

Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.

Sweet Potatoes Planting Dates by City

CityPlant outdoors
Las VegasFeb 7 – Feb 21
HendersonFeb 3 – Feb 17
RenoMay 12 – May 26
North Las VegasFeb 15 – Mar 1
ParadiseFeb 3 – Feb 17
Sunrise ManorFeb 15 – Mar 1
Spring ValleyFeb 3 – Feb 17
EnterpriseFeb 18 – Mar 4
SparksMay 15 – May 29
Carson CityMay 18 – Jun 1
WhitneyFeb 3 – Feb 17
PahrumpApr 12 – Apr 26
WinchesterFeb 3 – Feb 17
Summerlin SouthMar 27 – Apr 10
ElkoJun 12 – Jun 26
FernleyMay 23 – Jun 6
Sun ValleyMay 12 – May 26
MesquiteMar 30 – Apr 13
Boulder CityFeb 4 – Feb 18
Spanish SpringsMay 17 – May 31
Spring CreekJun 20 – Jul 4
Gardnerville RanchosJun 13 – Jun 27

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 sweet potatoes in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, plant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 3 in Henderson and as late as Jun 20 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 sweet potatoes take to grow?

Sweet Potatoes typically take 90–120 days from planting to harvest. Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.

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