Frost Dates for Reno, NV 89506
Last spring frost May 21 · First fall frost October 3 · 135 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 89506 has about 47,000 people, the largest of 13 ZIP codes in Reno.
Moderate season: 135 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 29–June 13 (45 days). Fall frost risk spans September 9–October 27 (48 days).
Frost probability for 89506
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 13 | May 21 | April 29 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 9 | October 3 | October 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at RENO AP (22.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Reno, NV
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89506 | May 21 | October 3 | 7b |
| 89502 | May 22 | October 3 | 7b |
| 89521 | May 22 | October 3 | 7a |
| 89523 | July 4 | September 1 | 7a |
| 89509 | May 22 | October 3 | 7b |
| 89511 | May 22 | October 3 | 6b |
| 89503 | May 22 | October 3 | 7b |
| 89512 | May 22 | October 3 | 7b |
| 89508 | May 21 | October 3 | 7a |
| 89519 | May 22 | October 3 | 7b |
| 89501 | May 22 | October 3 | 7b |
| 89510 | May 21 | October 3 | 7a |
| 89557 | May 22 | October 3 | 7a |
Which crops fit a 135-day season in Reno
In Reno (135 frost-free days, a moderate season), 39 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 16 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 93 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 4. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 9 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 93 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 4. | Jun 8 |
| Lettuce | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 170 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 12 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 30–May 7 | 177 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 30. | Aug 1 |
| Cucumber | Apr 30 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 107 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 107 available after Jun 4. | Jul 7 |
| Beans | — | May 28–Jun 11 | 121 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 121 available after May 28. | Jul 14 |
| Peas | — | Mar 26–Jun 4 | 198 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 198 available after Mar 26. | Jul 23 |
| Zucchini | May 7 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 107 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 107 available after Jun 4. | Jul 12 |
| Onion | Feb 26 | Apr 23–May 7 | 170 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 23. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 26–May 14 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 31 |
| Kale | Mar 12 | Apr 23–May 7 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Broccoli | Mar 26 | Apr 23–May 7 | 170 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 23. | Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Mar 26 | Apr 23–May 7 | 184 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 23. | Aug 1 |
| Radish | — | Mar 26–Jun 18 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Oct 10. | Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | Mar 26–Jun 18 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Potatoes | — | May 7–May 14 | 156 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 156 available after May 7. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 3 | 240 | overwinter: Plant Oct 3 to Oct 24; harvest the following summer. | Oct 24 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 16–Jun 11 | 191 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 16; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 23 | May 28–Jun 4 | 107 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 107 available after May 28. | Jun 15 |
| Pumpkin | May 7 | Jun 4–Jun 4 | 100 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 100 available after Jun 4. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 9 | May 14–May 28 | 149 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 149 available after May 14. | Jul 13 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 26 | May 7–May 7 | 156 | two-plantings: Plant May 7 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 26–Jun 18 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 31 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 26 | Apr 23–May 7 | 184 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 23. | Jul 2 |
| Butternut Squash | May 7 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 100 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 100 available after Jun 4. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 2 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 93 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 4. | Jun 13 |
| Okra | Apr 23 | May 28–Jun 4 | 114 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 114 available after May 28. | Jul 12 |
| Basil | Apr 16 | Jun 11–Jun 11 | 100 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 100 available after Jun 11. | Jul 7 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 23–May 14 | 170 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 7 |
| Parsley | Mar 12 | May 28–Jun 4 | 135 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 135 available after May 28. | Jul 18 |
| Celery | Mar 12 | May 28–Jun 11 | 135 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 135 available after May 28. | May 29 |
| Scallions | Mar 12 | Apr 23–May 7 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 23–May 7 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 21 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 23 | May 14–May 21 | 149 | two-plantings: Plant May 14 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 12 |
| Collards | Mar 12 | Apr 23–May 7 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Cantaloupe | May 7 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 93 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 4. | — |
| Chives | Feb 26 | May 28–Jun 4 | 149 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 149 available after May 28. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 26–Jun 18 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Oregano | Mar 12 | May 28–Jun 4 | 149 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 149 available after May 28. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 26 | May 28–Jun 4 | 135 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 135 available after May 28. | — |
| Sage | Mar 26 | May 28–Jun 4 | 149 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 149 available after May 28. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 12 | May 28–Jun 4 | 149 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 149 available after May 28. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 9 | May 7–May 21 | 156 | two-plantings: Plant May 7 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 7 |
| Cosmos | Apr 23 | May 21–Jun 4 | 121 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 121 available after May 21. | Jul 7 |
| Lavender | Feb 26 | May 21–Jun 4 | 156 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 156 available after May 21. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 9 | May 21–May 28 | 121 | two-plantings: Plant May 21 and again by Jul 17; both mature before Sep 19. | Jul 17 |
| Melons | May 7 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 93 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 93 available after Jun 4. | — |
| Mint | — | May 21–Jun 4 | 156 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 156 available after May 21. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 23 | May 21–May 28 | 121 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 121 available after May 21. | Jul 12 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 28–Jun 11 | 114 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 114 available after May 28. | Jul 2 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 7 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 100 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 100 available after Jun 4. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 21–Jun 4 | 121 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 121 available after May 21. | Jun 27 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 26 | May 28–Jun 4 | 100 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 100 available after May 28. | Jun 8 |
| Watermelon | May 7 | May 28–Jun 4 | 100 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 100 available after May 28. | Jun 3 |
| Yellow Squash | May 7 | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 107 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 107 available after Jun 4. | Jul 12 |
| Zinnias | Apr 23 | May 21–Jun 4 | 121 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 121 available after May 21. | Jul 7 |
Month by month in Reno
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 26), Lavender (Feb 26), Onion (Feb 26), Rosemary (Feb 26). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 12), Collards (Mar 12), Kale (Mar 12), Oregano (Mar 12), Parsley (Mar 12), Scallions (Mar 12), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 26), Beets (Mar 26), Dill (Mar 26), Peas (Mar 26), Radish (Mar 26), Spinach (Mar 26). |
| April | Start indoors: Eggplant (Apr 2), Calendula (Apr 9), Cauliflower (Apr 9), Marigolds (Apr 9), Pepper (Apr 9), Basil (Apr 16), +8 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 9), Cilantro (Apr 23), Turnip (Apr 23), Carrots (Apr 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 23), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 23), Cabbage (Apr 23), Collards (Apr 23), Kale (Apr 23), Lettuce (Apr 23), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 16). |
| May | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (May 7), Cantaloupe (May 7), Melons (May 7), Pumpkin (May 7), Spaghetti Squash (May 7), Watermelon (May 7), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (May 7), Sunflowers (May 21), Beans (May 28), Pole Beans (May 28). Transplant from: Calendula (May 7), Swiss Chard (May 7), Bok Choy (May 14), Cauliflower (May 14), Cosmos (May 21), Lavender (May 21), +15 more. Last frost around May 21. Last sowing dates: Celery (May 29). |
| June | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Jun 4), Cantaloupe (Jun 4), Cucumber (Jun 4), Eggplant (Jun 4), Melons (Jun 4), Pepper (Jun 4), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Watermelon (Jun 3), Pepper (Jun 8), Tomatillos (Jun 8), Eggplant (Jun 13), Corn (Jun 15), Sunflowers (Jun 27). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jul 2), Pole Beans (Jul 2), Basil (Jul 7), Cosmos (Jul 7), Cucumber (Jul 7), Zinnias (Jul 7), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 1), Carrots (Aug 1), Beets (Aug 2), Dill (Aug 2), Swiss Chard (Aug 2), Calendula (Aug 7), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Radish (Sep 1). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 3). First frost around October 3. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 24). |
| November | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| 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 Reno, NV (ZIP 89506)?
The median last spring frost date for Reno, NV (ZIP code 89506) is around May 21. 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 29; one in ten it runs past June 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Reno, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Reno, NV is around October 3. 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 9 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Reno, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Reno is about 135 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 Reno (135 frost-free days, a moderate season), 39 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Reno, NV?
Reno, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 7b (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 Reno, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 16 and plant out Jun 4 in Reno. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Reno?
Two: plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 10.
When do I plant garlic in Reno?
Oct 3 to Oct 24; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Sparks (ZIP 89436) has 143 frost-free days, 8 more than Reno (ZIP 89506). See Sparks ZIP 89436 frost dates
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