When to plant Potatoes in Nevada
In spring, from Jan 1 – Feb 15 in Boulder City to May 1 – June 15 in Elko.
In fall, from May 1 – June 15 in Elko to Aug 1 – Sept 15 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 15 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Carson | Mar 20 – May 10 | May 15 – June 15 |
| Elko | May 1 – June 15 | May 1 – June 15 |
| Fernley | Mar 15 – Apr 10 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Henderson | Jan 1 – Feb 15 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Las Vegas | Jan 1 – Feb 15 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Mesquite | Feb 10 – Mar 15 | July 25 – Aug 20 |
| North Las Vegas | Jan 1 – Feb 15 | Aug 1 – Sept 15 |
| Reno | Mar 20 – May 10 | July 20 – Aug 10 |
| Sparks | Mar 20 – May 10 | May 15 – June 15 |
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 potatoes.