When to plant Summer squash (zucchini) in Nevada
In spring, from Feb 1 – Apr 15 in Boulder City to June 1 – 20 in Elko.
In fall, from May 15 – July 1 in Elko to June 1 – July 15 in Sparks.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | Feb 1 – Apr 15 | June 1 – Oct 1 |
| Carson | May 1 – 30 | June 1 – July 15 |
| Elko | June 1 – 20 | May 15 – July 1 |
| Fernley | May 1 – June 15 | June 1 – July 20 |
| Henderson | Feb 1 – Apr 15 | June 1 – Sept 15 |
| Las Vegas | Feb 1 – Apr 15 | June 1 – Sept 15 |
| Mesquite | Apr 1 – May 15 | June 1 – Aug 10 |
| North Las Vegas | Feb 1 – Apr 15 | June 1 – Sept 15 |
| Reno | May 1 – 30 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| Sparks | May 1 – 30 | June 1 – July 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 summer squash.