Frost Dates for Fallon, NV 89406
Last spring frost May 13 · First fall frost September 30 · 140 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 89406 has about 25,700 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Fallon.
Moderate season: 140 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 27–May 28 (31 days). Fall frost risk spans September 14–October 16 (32 days).
Frost probability for 89406
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 28 | May 13 | April 27 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 14 | September 30 | October 16 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LOVELOCK (80.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Fallon, NV
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89406 | May 13 | September 30 | 7a |
| 89496 | May 13 | October 5 | 7a |
Which crops fit a 140-day season in Fallon
In Fallon (140 frost-free days, a moderate season), 38 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 17 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 8 | May 27–Jun 3 | 98 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 98 available after May 27. | May 31 |
| Pepper | Apr 1 | May 27–Jun 3 | 98 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 98 available after May 27. | Jun 5 |
| Lettuce | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 7. | Aug 9 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 182 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 22. | Jul 29 |
| Cucumber | Apr 22 | May 27–Jun 3 | 112 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 112 available after May 27. | Jul 4 |
| Beans | — | May 20–Jun 3 | 126 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 126 available after May 20. | Jul 11 |
| Peas | — | Mar 18–May 27 | 203 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 203 available after Mar 18. | Jul 20 |
| Zucchini | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 112 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 112 available after May 27. | Jul 9 |
| Onion | Feb 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 175 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 18–May 6 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 28 |
| Kale | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Broccoli | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 175 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 15. | Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 189 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 15. | Jul 29 |
| Radish | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Oct 7. | Aug 29 |
| Beets | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 30 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 29–May 6 | 161 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 161 available after Apr 29. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 30 | 245 | overwinter: Plant Sep 30 to Oct 21; harvest the following summer. | Oct 21 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 8–Jun 3 | 196 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 15 | May 20–May 27 | 112 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 112 available after May 20. | Jun 12 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 29 | May 27–May 27 | 105 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 105 available after May 27. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 1 | May 6–May 20 | 154 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 154 available after May 6. | Jul 10 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 18 | Apr 29–Apr 29 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 30 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 28 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 189 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 189 available after Apr 15. | Jun 29 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 105 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 105 available after May 27. | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 25 | May 27–Jun 3 | 98 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 98 available after May 27. | Jun 10 |
| Okra | Apr 15 | May 20–May 27 | 119 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 119 available after May 20. | Jul 9 |
| Basil | Apr 8 | Jun 3–Jun 3 | 105 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 105 available after Jun 3. | Jul 4 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 15–May 6 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 7. | Aug 4 |
| Parsley | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 140 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 140 available after May 20. | Jul 15 |
| Celery | Mar 4 | May 20–Jun 3 | 140 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 140 available after May 20. | May 26 |
| Scallions | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 18 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 15 | May 6–May 13 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 7. | Aug 9 |
| Collards | Mar 4 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 189 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 98 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 98 available after May 27. | — |
| Chives | Feb 18 | May 20–May 27 | 154 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 154 available after May 20. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 18–Jun 10 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 30 |
| Oregano | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 154 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 154 available after May 20. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 18 | May 20–May 27 | 140 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 140 available after May 20. | — |
| Sage | Mar 18 | May 20–May 27 | 154 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 154 available after May 20. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 4 | May 20–May 27 | 154 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 154 available after May 20. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 1 | Apr 29–May 13 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 7. | Aug 4 |
| Cosmos | Apr 15 | May 13–May 27 | 126 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 126 available after May 13. | Jul 4 |
| Lavender | Feb 18 | May 13–May 27 | 161 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 161 available after May 13. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 1 | May 13–May 20 | 126 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 16. | Jul 14 |
| Melons | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 98 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 98 available after May 27. | — |
| Mint | — | May 13–May 27 | 161 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 161 available after May 13. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 15 | May 13–May 20 | 126 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 9; both mature before Sep 16. | Jul 9 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 20–Jun 3 | 119 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 119 available after May 20. | Jun 29 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 105 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 105 available after May 27. | May 28 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 13–May 27 | 126 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 126 available after May 13. | Jun 24 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 18 | May 20–May 27 | 105 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 105 available after May 20. | Jun 5 |
| Watermelon | Apr 29 | May 20–May 27 | 105 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 105 available after May 20. | May 31 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 29 | May 27–Jun 3 | 112 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 112 available after May 27. | Jul 9 |
| Zinnias | Apr 15 | May 13–May 27 | 126 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 126 available after May 13. | Jul 4 |
Month by month in Fallon
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 18), Lavender (Feb 18), Onion (Feb 18), Rosemary (Feb 18). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 4), Collards (Mar 4), Kale (Mar 4), Oregano (Mar 4), Parsley (Mar 4), Scallions (Mar 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 18), Beets (Mar 18), Dill (Mar 18), Peas (Mar 18), Radish (Mar 18), Spinach (Mar 18). |
| April | Start indoors: Calendula (Apr 1), Cauliflower (Apr 1), Marigolds (Apr 1), Pepper (Apr 1), Basil (Apr 8), Tomato (Apr 8), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 1), Cilantro (Apr 15), Turnip (Apr 15), Carrots (Apr 22), Potatoes (Apr 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 15), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 15), Cabbage (Apr 15), Collards (Apr 15), Kale (Apr 15), Lettuce (Apr 15), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 8). |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 13), Beans (May 20), Pole Beans (May 20). Transplant from: Bok Choy (May 6), Cauliflower (May 6), Cosmos (May 13), Lavender (May 13), Marigolds (May 13), Mint (May 13), +24 more. Last frost around May 13. Last sowing dates: Celery (May 26), Spaghetti Squash (May 28), Tomato (May 31), Watermelon (May 31). |
| June | Transplant from: Basil (Jun 3). Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jun 5), Tomatillos (Jun 5), Eggplant (Jun 10), Corn (Jun 12), Sunflowers (Jun 24), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 29), +1 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Basil (Jul 4), Cosmos (Jul 4), Cucumber (Jul 4), Zinnias (Jul 4), Broccoli (Jul 5), Nasturtiums (Jul 9), +13 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Aug 4), Cilantro (Aug 4), Collards (Aug 8), Scallions (Aug 8), Bok Choy (Aug 9), Lettuce (Aug 9), +6 more. |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 30). First frost around September 30. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 21). |
| 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 Fallon, NV (ZIP 89406)?
The median last spring frost date for Fallon, NV (ZIP code 89406) is around May 13. 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 April 27; one in ten it runs past May 28.
What is the first fall frost date in Fallon, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Fallon, NV is around September 30. 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 September 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Fallon, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Fallon is about 140 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 Fallon (140 frost-free days, a moderate season), 38 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 17 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Fallon, NV?
Fallon, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (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 Fallon, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 8 and plant out May 27 in Fallon. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Fallon?
Two: plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 7.
When do I plant garlic in Fallon?
Sep 30 to Oct 21; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Silver Springs (ZIP 89429) has 151 frost-free days, 11 more than Fallon (ZIP 89406). See Silver Springs ZIP 89429 frost dates
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