When to plant Watermelon in Nevada
In spring, from Feb 15 – Mar 15 in Boulder City to May 15 – June 15 in Sparks.
In fall, from May 1 – June 15 in Elko to July 15 – 30 in Mesquite.
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 15 – Mar 15 | Not listed |
| Carson | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Elko | Not listed | May 1 – June 15 |
| Fernley | May 1 – June 15 | June 15 – July 20 |
| Henderson | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Not listed |
| Las Vegas | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Not listed |
| Mesquite | Apr 1 – May 1 | July 15 – 30 |
| North Las Vegas | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Not listed |
| Reno | May 15 – June 15 | July 1 – 15 |
| Sparks | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 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 watermelon.