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When to Plant Zucchini in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 2, then sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Mar 30. 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 45–55 days

Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

Zucchini Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsDirect sowTransplant
Las VegasJan 3 – Jan 10Jan 31 – Feb 14Jan 31 – Feb 7
HendersonDec 30 – Jan 6Jan 27 – Feb 10Jan 27 – Feb 3
RenoApr 7 – Apr 14May 5 – May 19May 5 – May 12
North Las VegasJan 11 – Jan 18Feb 8 – Feb 22Feb 8 – Feb 15
ParadiseDec 30 – Jan 6Jan 27 – Feb 10Jan 27 – Feb 3
Sunrise ManorJan 11 – Jan 18Feb 8 – Feb 22Feb 8 – Feb 15
Spring ValleyDec 30 – Jan 6Jan 27 – Feb 10Jan 27 – Feb 3
EnterpriseJan 14 – Jan 21Feb 11 – Feb 25Feb 11 – Feb 18
SparksApr 10 – Apr 17May 8 – May 22May 8 – May 15
Carson CityApr 13 – Apr 20May 11 – May 25May 11 – May 18
WhitneyDec 30 – Jan 6Jan 27 – Feb 10Jan 27 – Feb 3
PahrumpMar 8 – Mar 15Apr 5 – Apr 19Apr 5 – Apr 12
WinchesterDec 30 – Jan 6Jan 27 – Feb 10Jan 27 – Feb 3
Summerlin SouthFeb 20 – Feb 27Mar 20 – Apr 3Mar 20 – Mar 27
ElkoMay 8 – May 15Jun 5 – Jun 19Jun 5 – Jun 12
FernleyApr 18 – Apr 25May 16 – May 30May 16 – May 23
Sun ValleyApr 7 – Apr 14May 5 – May 19May 5 – May 12
MesquiteFeb 23 – Mar 2Mar 23 – Apr 6Mar 23 – Mar 30
Boulder CityDec 31 – Jan 7Jan 28 – Feb 11Jan 28 – Feb 4
Spanish SpringsApr 12 – Apr 19May 10 – May 24May 10 – May 17
Spring CreekMay 16 – May 23Jun 13 – Jun 27Jun 13 – Jun 20
Gardnerville RanchosMay 9 – May 16Jun 6 – Jun 20Jun 6 – Jun 13

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 zucchini in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 2, then sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Mar 30. 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 zucchini take to grow?

Zucchini typically take 45–55 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

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