Frost dates for 89460 — Gardnerville, NV
Last spring frostMay 30median date
First fall frostSep 26median date
Growing season119 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Gardnerville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gardnerville falls between May 8 and June 14, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 9 and October 9.
- The median last frost is 19 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 119-day growing season is longer than 21% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 38 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 189 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Carson City, NV, 27 km away, the last frost here is 26 days later than there and the growing season is 36 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 8 |
| 50% (median) | May 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 9 |
| 50% (median) | September 26 |
| 90% (late) | October 9 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Gardnerville, NV
Frost dates for 89460 — Gardnerville, NV — last frost May 30, first frost Sep 26, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4Sow outdoors: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: May 2 to May 9Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 20Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Jul 25
Start indoors: May 2 to May 9Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Start indoors: May 2 to May 9Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: May 2 to May 9Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 18
Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 27
Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jul 4
Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gardnerville, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 9 – May 23 | May 2 – Jun 6 | Aug 1 – Aug 29 |
| Kale | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 2 – May 16 | May 2 – May 16 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 16 – May 30 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 9 – May 23 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 16 – May 30 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Okra | Apr 18 – May 2 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — |
| Basil | Apr 18 – May 2 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 25 – Jun 6 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cucumbers | May 2 – May 9 | Jun 13 – Jun 20 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 2 – May 9 | — | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | May 2 – May 9 | — | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 2 – May 9 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 9 – Jun 6 | Jul 4 – Jul 18 |
| Beets | — | — | May 9 – Jun 6 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 16 – Jun 13 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 6 – Jun 27 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 13 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 12 – Oct 17 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Minden, NV weather station, 6 km away (elevation 4,708 ft (1,435 m)).
ZIP codes in Gardnerville: 89410 89460
Frost dates near Gardnerville
- Minden May 30 · Sep 26
- Genoa Jun 7 · Sep 28
- Stateline Jun 7 · Sep 28
- Zephyr Cove Jun 7 · Sep 28
- Glenbrook Jun 5 · Oct 9
- Carson City May 4 · Oct 6
- Wellington May 23 · Sep 28
- Silver City May 12 · Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gardnerville, NV?
The median last spring frost in Gardnerville, NV is May 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gardnerville, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 9.
How long is the growing season in Gardnerville, NV?
About 119 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gardnerville, NV?
Gardnerville, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.