Frost Dates for Gardnerville, NV 89460
Last spring frost June 12 · First fall frost September 17 · 97 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 89460 has about 14,500 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Gardnerville.
Short season: 97 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 23–July 2 (40 days). Fall frost risk spans August 31–October 5 (35 days).
Frost probability for 89460
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | July 2 | June 12 | May 23 |
| Fall (first frost) | August 31 | September 17 | October 5 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MINDEN (6.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Gardnerville, NV
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89460 | June 12 | September 17 | 6b |
| 89410 | May 29 | September 27 | 7a |
Which crops fit a 97-day season in Gardnerville
In Gardnerville (97 frost-free days, a short season), 29 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 14 get two plantings, 5 need an indoor start, 7 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 8 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 55 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Gardnerville has 55 after Jun 26. | — |
| Pepper | May 1 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 55 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 26, the outdoor season is about 20 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 17 | May 15–May 22 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 27 |
| Carrots | — | May 22–May 29 | 139 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 139 available after May 22. | Jul 16 |
| Cucumber | May 22 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 69 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 69 available after Jun 26. | — |
| Beans | — | Jun 19–Jul 3 | 83 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 19. | Jun 28 |
| Peas | — | Apr 17–Jun 26 | 160 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 17. | Jul 7 |
| Zucchini | May 29 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 69 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 69 available after Jun 26. | — |
| Onion | Mar 20 | May 15–May 29 | 132 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 132 available after May 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 17–Jun 5 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 15 |
| Kale | Apr 3 | May 15–May 29 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Broccoli | Apr 17 | May 15–May 29 | 132 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 132 available after May 15. | Jun 22 |
| Cabbage | Apr 17 | May 15–May 29 | 146 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 146 available after May 15. | Jul 16 |
| Radish | — | Apr 17–Jul 10 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Sep 24. | Aug 16 |
| Beets | — | Apr 17–Jul 10 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Jul 17; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 17 |
| Potatoes | — | May 29–Jun 5 | 118 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 118 available after May 29. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 17 | 202 | overwinter: Plant Sep 17 to Oct 8; harvest the following summer. | Oct 8 |
| Strawberry | — | May 8–Jul 3 | 153 | perennial: A perennial: plant May 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 15 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 19, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pumpkin | May 29 | Jun 26–Jun 26 | 62 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Gardnerville has 62 after Jun 26. | — |
| Cauliflower | May 1 | Jun 5–Jun 19 | 111 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 5. | Jun 27 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 17 | May 29–May 29 | 118 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 118 available after May 29. | Jul 17 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 17–Jul 10 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 15 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 17 | May 15–May 29 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after May 15. | Jun 16 |
| Butternut Squash | May 29 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 62 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Gardnerville has 62 after Jun 26. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 24 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 55 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 26, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Okra | May 15 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 76 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 76 available after Jun 19. | Jun 26 |
| Basil | May 8 | Jul 3–Jul 3 | 62 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 62 available after Jul 3. | — |
| Cilantro | — | May 15–Jun 5 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 22 |
| Parsley | Apr 3 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 97 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 19. | Jul 2 |
| Celery | Apr 3 | Jun 19–Jul 3 | 97 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Gardnerville has 97 after Jun 19. | — |
| Scallions | Apr 3 | May 15–May 29 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Turnip | — | May 15–May 29 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 5 |
| Kohlrabi | — | May 1–May 15 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Bok Choy | May 15 | Jun 5–Jun 12 | 111 | two-plantings: Plant Jun 5 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 27 |
| Collards | Apr 3 | May 15–May 29 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Cantaloupe | May 29 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 55 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Gardnerville has 55 after Jun 26. | — |
| Chives | Mar 20 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 111 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 17–Jul 10 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Jul 17; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 17 |
| Oregano | Apr 3 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 111 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 20 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 97 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 19. | — |
| Sage | Apr 17 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 111 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 19. | — |
| Thyme | Apr 3 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 111 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 19. | — |
| Calendula | May 1 | May 29–Jun 12 | 118 | two-plantings: Plant May 29 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 22 |
| Cosmos | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 26 | 83 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 12. | Jun 21 |
| Lavender | Mar 20 | Jun 12–Jun 26 | 118 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 118 available after Jun 12. | — |
| Marigolds | May 1 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 83 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 12. | Jul 1 |
| Melons | May 29 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 55 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Gardnerville has 55 after Jun 26. | — |
| Mint | — | Jun 12–Jun 26 | 118 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 118 available after Jun 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 19 | 83 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 12. | Jun 26 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 19–Jul 3 | 76 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 76 available after Jun 19. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 29 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 62 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Gardnerville has 62 after Jun 26. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jun 12–Jun 26 | 83 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 12. | — |
| Tomatillos | Apr 17 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 62 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 19, the outdoor season is about 13 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Watermelon | May 29 | Jun 19–Jun 26 | 62 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 19, the outdoor season is about 18 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 29 | Jun 26–Jul 3 | 69 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 69 available after Jun 26. | — |
| Zinnias | May 15 | Jun 12–Jun 26 | 83 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 12. | Jun 21 |
Month by month in Gardnerville
| 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 20), Lavender (Mar 20), Onion (Mar 20), Rosemary (Mar 20). |
| April | Start indoors: Celery (Apr 3), Collards (Apr 3), Kale (Apr 3), Oregano (Apr 3), Parsley (Apr 3), Scallions (Apr 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 17), Beets (Apr 17), Dill (Apr 17), Peas (Apr 17), Radish (Apr 17), Spinach (Apr 17). |
| May | Start indoors: Calendula (May 1), Cauliflower (May 1), Marigolds (May 1), Pepper (May 1), Basil (May 8), Tomato (May 8), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (May 1), Cilantro (May 15), Turnip (May 15), Carrots (May 22), Potatoes (May 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 15), Brussel Sprouts (May 15), Cabbage (May 15), Collards (May 15), Kale (May 15), Lettuce (May 15), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (May 8). |
| June | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Jun 12), Beans (Jun 19), Pole Beans (Jun 19). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Jun 5), Cauliflower (Jun 5), Cosmos (Jun 12), Lavender (Jun 12), Marigolds (Jun 12), Mint (Jun 12), +24 more. Last frost around June 12. Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jun 16), Cosmos (Jun 21), Zinnias (Jun 21), Broccoli (Jun 22), Nasturtiums (Jun 26), Okra (Jun 26), +2 more. |
| July | Transplant from: Basil (Jul 3). Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Jul 1), Parsley (Jul 2), Peas (Jul 7), Cabbage (Jul 16), Carrots (Jul 16), Beets (Jul 17), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Aug 5), Arugula (Aug 15), Spinach (Aug 15), Radish (Aug 16). |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 17). First frost around September 17. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 8). |
| 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 Gardnerville, NV (ZIP 89460)?
The median last spring frost date for Gardnerville, NV (ZIP code 89460) is around June 12. 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 May 23; one in ten it runs past July 2.
What is the first fall frost date in Gardnerville, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Gardnerville, NV is around September 17. 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 31 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Gardnerville, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Gardnerville is about 97 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 Gardnerville (97 frost-free days, a short season), 29 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 14 get two plantings, 5 need an indoor start, 7 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Gardnerville, NV?
Gardnerville, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b (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 Gardnerville, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors May 8 and plant out Jun 26 in Gardnerville. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Gardnerville?
Two: plant May 15 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Sep 24.
When do I plant garlic in Gardnerville?
Sep 17 to Oct 8; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Gardnerville?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Gardnerville has 97 after Jun 19.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Minden (ZIP 89423) has 113 frost-free days, 16 more than Gardnerville (ZIP 89460). See Minden ZIP 89423 frost dates
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