Last frost date in Elko, Nevada
May 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 16.
September 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 3.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elko Rgnl AP (USW00024121), 1.3 miles from Elko, elevation 5,030 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 10 | May 29 | June 16 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 3 | Sept 18 | Oct 1 |
An early or late year is one in 10: 1 year in 10 the frost comes before the early date, and 1 year in 10 after the late date.
Frost-free days in an average year: 111
Planting calendar for Elko
Fall planting
USDA dates for places whose average first freeze is about September 20 (Elko: September 18).
- Broccoli plantsMay 1 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Brussels sprouts plantsMay 1 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Cabbage plantsMay 1 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Cantaloupe (muskmelon)May 1 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Cauliflower plantsMay 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- PotatoesMay 1 – June 15 (past for this year)
- WatermelonMay 1 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Celery and celeriac plantsMay 15 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Chervil and chivesMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Collards plantsMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- ParsnipsMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Summer squashMay 15 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Witloof chicoryMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- SalsifyMay 20 – June 20 (past for this year)
- Winter squashMay 20 – June 10 (past for this year)
- BeetsJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- CarrotsJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Chinese cabbageJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- CucumbersJune 1 – 15 (past for this year)
- DandelionJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Florence fennelJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Garden peasJune 1 – July 15 (past for this year)
- Head lettuce plantsJune 1 – July 15 (past for this year)
- KaleJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- KohlrabiJune 1 – July 15 (past for this year)
- Leaf lettuceJune 1 – Aug 1 (past for this year)
- Mustard greensJune 1 – Aug 1 (past for this year)
- OkraJune 1 – 20 (past for this year)
- ParsleyJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Peppers plantsJune 1 – 20 (past for this year)
- RadishesJune 1 – Aug 15 (past for this year)
- RutabagaJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Snap beansJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- SorrelJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- SpinachJune 1 – Aug 1 (past for this year)
- Sweet cornJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Swiss chardJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- TomatoesJune 1 – 20 (past for this year)
- TurnipsJune 1 – July 15 (past for this year)
- Corn saladJune 15 – Aug 1 (past for this year)
- EndiveJune 15 – July 15 (past for this year)
- Upland cressJune 15 – Aug 1 (past for this year)
- Rhubarb plantsSept 15 – Nov 1Now
USDA lists garlic, horseradish, leeks, onion plants, onion seed, onion sets, shallots as generally spring-planted here.
Spring planting
USDA dates for places whose average last freeze is about May 30 (Elko: May 29).
- SpinachApr 20 – June 15
- Asparagus plantsMay 1 – June 1
- BeetsMay 1 – June 15
- Chervil and chivesMay 1 – June 1
- Corn saladMay 1 – June 15
- DandelionMay 1 – 30
- EndiveMay 1 – 30
- Florence fennelMay 1 – 30
- Garden peasMay 1 – June 15
- GarlicMay 1 – 30
- Horseradish plantsMay 1 – 30
- KaleMay 1 – 30
- KohlrabiMay 1 – 30
- LeeksMay 1 – 15
- Onion plants plantsMay 1 – 30
- Onion seedMay 1 – 30
- Onion setsMay 1 – 30
- PotatoesMay 1 – June 15
- RadishesMay 1 – June 15
- Rhubarb plantsMay 1 – 20
- ShallotsMay 1 – June 1
- TurnipsMay 1 – June 15
- Broccoli plantsMay 10 – June 10
- Brussels sprouts plantsMay 10 – June 10
- Cabbage plantsMay 10 – June 15
- CarrotsMay 10 – June 1
- Chinese cabbageMay 10 – June 15
- Collards plantsMay 10 – June 1
- Head lettuce plantsMay 10 – June 30
- Leaf lettuceMay 10 – June 30
- Mustard greensMay 10 – June 30
- ParsleyMay 10 – June 1
- ParsnipsMay 10 – June 1
- RutabagaMay 10 – 20
- SalsifyMay 10 – June 1
- SorrelMay 10 – June 10
- Upland cressMay 15 – June 1
- Cauliflower plantsMay 20 – June 1
- Celery and celeriac plantsMay 20 – June 1
- Sweet cornMay 20 – June 1
- Swiss chardMay 20 – June 1
- Snap beansMay 25 – June 15
- New Zealand spinachJune 1 – 15
- Peppers plantsJune 1 – 15
- Summer squashJune 1 – 20
- Witloof chicoryJune 1 – 15
- TomatoesJune 5 – 20
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5 (earliest safe spring and latest safe fall dates), applied to this place's NOAA frost dates. “Plants” means setting out transplants, not sowing seed. How we match the table.