When to plant Lettuce in Nevada
In spring, from Jan 1 – Feb 1 in Boulder City to May 10 – June 30 in Elko.
In fall, from June 1 – Aug 1 in Elko to Sept 15 – Dec 31 in North Las Vegas.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | Jan 1 – Feb 1 | Sept 15 – Dec 31Now |
| Carson | Apr 1 – June 1 | July 15 – Sept 1 |
| Elko | May 10 – June 30 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Fernley | Mar 20 – May 15 | July 15 – Sept 1 |
| Henderson | Jan 1 – Feb 1 | Sept 15 – Dec 31Now |
| Las Vegas | Jan 1 – Feb 1 | Sept 15 – Dec 31Now |
| Mesquite | Feb 1 – Apr 1 | Aug 25 – Oct 1 |
| North Las Vegas | Jan 1 – Feb 1 | Sept 15 – Dec 31Now |
| Reno | Apr 1 – June 1 | Aug 15 – Oct 1 |
| Sparks | Apr 1 – June 1 | July 15 – Sept 1 |
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 leaf lettuce.