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When to Plant Watermelon in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Feb 16 – Feb 23, then transplant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 6. 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 Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 70–90 days

Needs warm soil (65F+); start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost.

Watermelon Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
Las VegasDec 27 – Jan 3Feb 7 – Feb 14
HendersonDec 23 – Dec 30Feb 3 – Feb 10
RenoMar 31 – Apr 7May 12 – May 19
North Las VegasJan 4 – Jan 11Feb 15 – Feb 22
ParadiseDec 23 – Dec 30Feb 3 – Feb 10
Sunrise ManorJan 4 – Jan 11Feb 15 – Feb 22
Spring ValleyDec 23 – Dec 30Feb 3 – Feb 10
EnterpriseJan 7 – Jan 14Feb 18 – Feb 25
SparksApr 3 – Apr 10May 15 – May 22
Carson CityApr 6 – Apr 13May 18 – May 25
WhitneyDec 23 – Dec 30Feb 3 – Feb 10
PahrumpMar 1 – Mar 8Apr 12 – Apr 19
WinchesterDec 23 – Dec 30Feb 3 – Feb 10
Summerlin SouthFeb 13 – Feb 20Mar 27 – Apr 3
ElkoMay 1 – May 8Jun 12 – Jun 19
FernleyApr 11 – Apr 18May 23 – May 30
Sun ValleyMar 31 – Apr 7May 12 – May 19
MesquiteFeb 16 – Feb 23Mar 30 – Apr 6
Boulder CityDec 24 – Dec 31Feb 4 – Feb 11
Spanish SpringsApr 5 – Apr 12May 17 – May 24
Spring CreekMay 9 – May 16Jun 20 – Jun 27
Gardnerville RanchosMay 2 – May 9Jun 13 – 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 watermelon in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Feb 16 – Feb 23, then transplant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 6. 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 watermelon take to grow?

Watermelon typically take 70–90 days from planting to harvest. Needs warm soil (65F+); start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost.

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