Frost Dates for Ely, NV 89301
Last spring frost June 18 · First fall frost September 6 · 80 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b
ZIP 89301 has about 6,570 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Ely.
Short season: 80 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans June 1–July 5 (34 days). Fall frost risk spans August 22–September 21 (30 days).
Frost probability for 89301
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | July 5 | June 18 | June 1 |
| Fall (first frost) | August 22 | September 6 | September 21 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ELY AP (26.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Ely, NV
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89301 | June 18 | September 6 | 5b |
| 89315 | June 18 | September 6 | 5a |
Which crops fit a 80-day season in Ely
In Ely (80 frost-free days, a short season), 27 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 10 get two plantings, 4 need an indoor start, 2 need a faster variety, 12 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 14 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 38 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Ely has 38 after Jul 2. | — |
| Pepper | May 7 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 38 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Ely has 38 after Jul 2. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 23 | May 21–May 28 | 115 | two-plantings: Plant May 21 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 13. | Jul 16 |
| Carrots | — | May 28–Jun 4 | 122 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 122 available after May 28. | Jul 5 |
| Cucumber | May 28 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 52 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 2, the outdoor season is about 8 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Beans | — | Jun 25–Jul 9 | 66 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 66 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Peas | — | Apr 23–Jul 2 | 143 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 143 available after Apr 23. | Jun 26 |
| Zucchini | Jun 4 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 52 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 2, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Onion | Mar 26 | May 21–Jun 4 | 115 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 115 available after May 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 23–Jun 11 | 157 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Sep 27. | Aug 4 |
| Kale | Apr 9 | May 21–Jun 4 | 129 | two-plantings: Plant May 21 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Broccoli | Apr 23 | May 21–Jun 4 | 115 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 115 available after May 21. | Jun 11 |
| Cabbage | Apr 23 | May 21–Jun 4 | 129 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 129 available after May 21. | Jul 5 |
| Radish | — | Apr 23–Jul 16 | 143 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Sep 13. | Aug 5 |
| Beets | — | Apr 23–Jul 16 | 143 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 6; both mature before Sep 13. | Jul 6 |
| Potatoes | — | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 101 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 4. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 6 | 185 | overwinter: Plant Sep 6 to Sep 27; harvest the following summer. | Sep 27 |
| Strawberry | — | May 14–Jul 9 | 136 | perennial: A perennial: plant May 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 21 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 52 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Ely has 52 after Jun 25. | — |
| Pumpkin | Jun 4 | Jul 2–Jul 2 | 45 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Ely has 45 after Jul 2. | — |
| Cauliflower | May 7 | Jun 11–Jun 25 | 94 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 11. | Jun 16 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 23 | Jun 4–Jun 4 | 101 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 4. | Jul 6 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 23–Jul 16 | 157 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Sep 27. | Aug 4 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 23 | May 21–Jun 4 | 129 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 129 available after May 21. | Jun 5 |
| Butternut Squash | Jun 4 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 45 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Ely has 45 after Jul 2. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 30 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 38 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Ely has 38 after Jul 2. | — |
| Okra | May 21 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 59 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 59 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Basil | May 14 | Jul 9–Jul 9 | 45 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 9, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cilantro | — | May 21–Jun 11 | 115 | two-plantings: Plant May 21 and again by Jul 11; both mature before Sep 13. | Jul 11 |
| Parsley | Apr 9 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 80 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 80 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Celery | Apr 9 | Jun 25–Jul 9 | 80 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Ely has 80 after Jun 25. | — |
| Scallions | Apr 9 | May 21–Jun 4 | 129 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 129 available after May 21. | Jul 15 |
| Turnip | — | May 21–Jun 4 | 129 | two-plantings: Plant May 21 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 25 |
| Kohlrabi | — | May 7–May 21 | 143 | two-plantings: Plant May 7 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Bok Choy | May 21 | Jun 11–Jun 18 | 94 | fits: 45 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 11. | Jul 16 |
| Collards | Apr 9 | May 21–Jun 4 | 129 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 129 available after May 21. | Jul 15 |
| Cantaloupe | Jun 4 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 38 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Ely has 38 after Jul 2. | — |
| Chives | Mar 26 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 94 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 23–Jul 16 | 143 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 6; both mature before Sep 13. | Jul 6 |
| Oregano | Apr 9 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 94 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 26 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 80 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 80 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Sage | Apr 23 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 94 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Thyme | Apr 9 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 94 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Calendula | May 7 | Jun 4–Jun 18 | 101 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 4. | Jul 11 |
| Cosmos | May 21 | Jun 18–Jul 2 | 66 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 66 available after Jun 18. | — |
| Lavender | Mar 26 | Jun 18–Jul 2 | 101 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 18. | — |
| Marigolds | May 7 | Jun 18–Jun 25 | 66 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 66 available after Jun 18. | Jun 20 |
| Melons | Jun 4 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 38 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Ely has 38 after Jul 2. | — |
| Mint | — | Jun 18–Jul 2 | 101 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 18. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 21 | Jun 18–Jun 25 | 66 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 66 available after Jun 18. | — |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 25–Jul 9 | 59 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 59 days. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jun 4 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 45 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Ely has 45 after Jul 2. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jun 18–Jul 2 | 66 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 66 days. | — |
| Tomatillos | Apr 23 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 45 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Ely has 45 after Jun 25. | — |
| Watermelon | Jun 4 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 45 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Ely has 45 after Jun 25. | — |
| Yellow Squash | Jun 4 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 52 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 2, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Zinnias | May 21 | Jun 18–Jul 2 | 66 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 66 available after Jun 18. | — |
Month by month in Ely
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Start indoors: Chives (Mar 26), Lavender (Mar 26), Onion (Mar 26), Rosemary (Mar 26). |
| April | Start indoors: Celery (Apr 9), Collards (Apr 9), Kale (Apr 9), Oregano (Apr 9), Parsley (Apr 9), Scallions (Apr 9), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 23), Beets (Apr 23), Dill (Apr 23), Peas (Apr 23), Radish (Apr 23), Spinach (Apr 23). |
| May | Start indoors: Calendula (May 7), Cauliflower (May 7), Marigolds (May 7), Pepper (May 7), Basil (May 14), Tomato (May 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (May 7), Cilantro (May 21), Turnip (May 21), Carrots (May 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 21), Brussel Sprouts (May 21), Cabbage (May 21), Collards (May 21), Kale (May 21), Lettuce (May 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (May 14). |
| June | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Jun 4), Cantaloupe (Jun 4), Melons (Jun 4), Pumpkin (Jun 4), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 4), Watermelon (Jun 4), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Jun 4), Sunflowers (Jun 18), Beans (Jun 25), Pole Beans (Jun 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Jun 4), Swiss Chard (Jun 4), Bok Choy (Jun 11), Cauliflower (Jun 11), Cosmos (Jun 18), Lavender (Jun 18), +15 more. Last frost around June 18. Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jun 5), Broccoli (Jun 11), Cauliflower (Jun 16), Marigolds (Jun 20), Peas (Jun 26). |
| July | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Jul 2), Cantaloupe (Jul 2), Cucumber (Jul 2), Eggplant (Jul 2), Melons (Jul 2), Pepper (Jul 2), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Jul 5), Carrots (Jul 5), Beets (Jul 6), Dill (Jul 6), Swiss Chard (Jul 6), Calendula (Jul 11), +8 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Aug 4), Spinach (Aug 4), Radish (Aug 5). |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 6). First frost around September 6. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Sep 27). |
| October | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Ely, NV (ZIP 89301)?
The median last spring frost date for Ely, NV (ZIP code 89301) is around June 18. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before June 1; one in ten it runs past July 5.
What is the first fall frost date in Ely, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Ely, NV is around September 6. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around August 22 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Ely, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Ely is about 80 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Ely (80 frost-free days, a short season), 27 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 10 get two plantings, 4 need an indoor start, 2 need a faster variety, 12 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Ely, NV?
Ely, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 5b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Ely, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors May 14 and plant out Jul 2 in Ely. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Ely?
Two: plant May 21 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 13.
When do I plant garlic in Ely?
Sep 6 to Sep 27; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Ely?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Ely has 80 after Jun 25.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Spring Creek (ZIP 89815) has 96 frost-free days, 16 more than Ely (ZIP 89301). See Spring Creek ZIP 89815 frost dates
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