Frost Dates for Henderson, NV 89052
Last spring frost February 2 · First fall frost December 13 · 314 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 89052 has about 60,900 people, the largest of 8 ZIP codes in Henderson.
Very long season: 314 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 89052
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 19 | February 2 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | November 13 | December 13 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BOULDER CITY (23.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Henderson, NV
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89052 | February 2 | December 13 | 9a |
| 89074 | February 2 | December 13 | 9b |
| 89015 | February 2 | December 13 | 9b |
| 89014 | February 2 | December 13 | 9b |
| 89012 | February 2 | December 13 | 9b |
| 89002 | February 2 | December 13 | 9b |
| 89011 | February 2 | December 13 | 9b |
| 89044 | February 2 | December 13 | 9a |
Which crops fit a 314-day season in Henderson
In Henderson (314 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Dec 29 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 272 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 16. | Aug 13 |
| Pepper | Dec 22 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 272 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 16. | Aug 18 |
| Lettuce | Dec 8 | Jan 5–Jan 12 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 22 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 12–Jan 19 | 356 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 356 available after Jan 12. | Oct 11 |
| Cucumber | Jan 12 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Beans | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Peas | — | Dec 8–Feb 16 | 377 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 377 available after Dec 8. | Oct 2 |
| Zucchini | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Onion | Nov 10 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 349 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 5. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 8–Jan 26 | 391 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Nov 10; both mature before Jan 3. | Nov 10 |
| Kale | Nov 24 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 26 |
| Broccoli | Dec 8 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 349 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 5. | Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Dec 8 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 363 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 363 available after Jan 5. | Oct 11 |
| Radish | — | Dec 8–Mar 2 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Dec 20. | Nov 11 |
| Beets | — | Dec 8–Mar 2 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 19–Jan 26 | 335 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Jan 19. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 13 | 419 | overwinter: Plant Dec 13 to Jan 3; harvest the following summer. | Jan 3 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 29–Feb 23 | 370 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 29; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 5 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 286 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 9. | Aug 25 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 16 | 279 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Jul 31 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 22 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 328 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 328 available after Jan 26. | Sep 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 8 | Jan 19–Jan 19 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 8–Mar 2 | 391 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Nov 10; both mature before Jan 3. | Nov 10 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 8 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 363 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 363 available after Jan 5. | Sep 11 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 279 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Jul 31 |
| Eggplant | Dec 15 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 272 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 16. | Aug 23 |
| Okra | Jan 5 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Basil | Dec 29 | Feb 23–Feb 23 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 5–Jan 26 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 17 |
| Parsley | Nov 24 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 314 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 9. | Sep 27 |
| Celery | Nov 24 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 314 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 9. | Aug 8 |
| Scallions | Nov 24 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 21 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 31 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 22–Jan 5 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 26 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 5 | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 328 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 22 |
| Collards | Nov 24 | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 272 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 16. | Aug 8 |
| Chives | Nov 10 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 328 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 8–Mar 2 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 8 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Oregano | Nov 24 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 328 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 10 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 314 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Sage | Dec 8 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 328 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 24 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 328 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 17 |
| Cosmos | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
| Lavender | Nov 10 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 335 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 2. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 22 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Melons | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 272 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 16. | Aug 8 |
| Mint | — | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 335 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 2. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 293 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 9. | Sep 11 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 279 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Aug 10 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 300 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 2. | Sep 6 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 8 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 279 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 9. | Aug 18 |
| Watermelon | Jan 19 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 279 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 9. | Aug 13 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Zinnias | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 16 |
Month by month in Henderson
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jan 5), Corn (Jan 5), Cosmos (Jan 5), Nasturtiums (Jan 5), Okra (Jan 5), Zinnias (Jan 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 5), Turnip (Jan 5), Carrots (Jan 12), Potatoes (Jan 19). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 5), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 5), Cabbage (Jan 5), Collards (Jan 5), Kale (Jan 5), Lettuce (Jan 5), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 3). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 2), Beans (Feb 9), Pole Beans (Feb 9). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 2), Lavender (Feb 2), Marigolds (Feb 2), Mint (Feb 2), Nasturtiums (Feb 2), Zinnias (Feb 2), +23 more. Last frost around February 2. |
| March | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 31), Pumpkin (Jul 31). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 8), Celery (Aug 8), Melons (Aug 8), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 10), Tomato (Aug 13), Watermelon (Aug 13), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 6), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 11), Pole Beans (Sep 11), Basil (Sep 16), Cosmos (Sep 16), Cucumber (Sep 16), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Peas (Oct 2), Cabbage (Oct 11), Carrots (Oct 11), Beets (Oct 12), Dill (Oct 12), Swiss Chard (Oct 12), +9 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 10), Lavender (Nov 10), Onion (Nov 10), Rosemary (Nov 10), Celery (Nov 24), Collards (Nov 24), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 10), Spinach (Nov 10), Radish (Nov 11). |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 8), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 8), Cabbage (Dec 8), Lettuce (Dec 8), Sage (Dec 8), Swiss Chard (Dec 8), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 8), Beets (Dec 8), Dill (Dec 8), Peas (Dec 8), Radish (Dec 8), Spinach (Dec 8), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 29). First frost around December 13. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Henderson, NV (ZIP 89052)?
The median last spring frost date for Henderson, NV (ZIP code 89052) is around February 2. 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.
What is the first fall frost date in Henderson, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Henderson, NV is around December 13. 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 November 13 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Henderson, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Henderson is about 314 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 Henderson (314 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Henderson, NV?
Henderson, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (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 Henderson, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 29 and plant out Feb 16 in Henderson. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Henderson?
Two: plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 20.
When do I plant garlic in Henderson?
Dec 13 to Jan 3; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Henderson?
Yes: plant out Feb 16 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 13 for a fall crop.
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