When to plant Asparagus in Nevada
In spring, from Feb 1 – Mar 10 in Mesquite to May 1 – June 1 in Elko.
In fall, from Oct 20 – Nov 15 in Carson to Dec 1 – Jan 1 in Mesquite.
Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | Not listed | Not listed |
| Carson | Mar 20 – Apr 15 | Oct 20 – Nov 15Now |
| Elko | May 1 – June 1 | Not listed |
| Fernley | Mar 15 – Apr 15 | Nov 1 – Dec 15Soon |
| Henderson | Not listed | Not listed |
| Las Vegas | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mesquite | Feb 1 – Mar 10 | Dec 1 – Jan 1Soon |
| North Las Vegas | Not listed | Not listed |
| Reno | Mar 20 – Apr 15 | Nov 15 – Jan 1Soon |
| Sparks | Mar 20 – Apr 15 | Oct 20 – Nov 15Now |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for asparagus.