Frost Dates for Reno, NV 89523
Reno has 13 ZIP codes. The Reno, NV frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost July 4 · First fall frost September 1 · 59 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 89523 has about 37,100 people, one of 13 ZIP codes in Reno.
Short season: 59 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans June 15–July 22 (37 days). Fall frost risk spans August 13–September 21 (39 days).
Frost probability for 89523
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | July 22 | July 4 | June 15 |
| Fall (first frost) | August 13 | September 1 | September 21 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at TRUCKEE RS (30.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 59-day season in Reno
In Reno (59 frost-free days, a short season), 17 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 3 get two plantings, 15 need an indoor start, 2 need a faster variety, 18 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 30 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 17 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Reno has 17 after Jul 18. | — |
| Pepper | May 23 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 17 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Reno has 17 after Jul 18. | — |
| Lettuce | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 94 | fits: 45 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 6. | Jul 11 |
| Carrots | — | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 101 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 13. | Jun 30 |
| Cucumber | Jun 13 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 31 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Reno has 31 after Jul 18. | — |
| Beans | — | Jul 11–Jul 25 | 45 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 45 days. | — |
| Peas | — | May 9–Jul 18 | 122 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 122 available after May 9. | Jun 21 |
| Zucchini | Jun 20 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 31 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Reno has 31 after Jul 18. | — |
| Onion | Apr 11 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 94 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Spinach | — | May 9–Jun 27 | 136 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Sep 22. | Jul 30 |
| Kale | Apr 25 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 108 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 108 available after Jun 6. | Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 94 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Cabbage | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 108 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 108 available after Jun 6. | Jun 30 |
| Radish | — | May 9–Aug 1 | 122 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Sep 8. | Jul 31 |
| Beets | — | May 9–Aug 1 | 122 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 122 available after May 9. | Jul 1 |
| Potatoes | — | Jun 20–Jun 27 | 80 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 80 days. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 1 | 164 | overwinter: Plant Sep 1 to Sep 22; harvest the following summer. | Sep 22 |
| Strawberry | — | May 30–Jul 25 | 115 | perennial: A perennial: plant May 30; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jun 6 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 31 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Reno has 31 after Jul 11. | — |
| Pumpkin | Jun 20 | Jul 18–Jul 18 | 24 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Reno has 24 after Jul 18. | — |
| Cauliflower | May 23 | Jun 27–Jul 11 | 73 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 27, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Swiss Chard | May 9 | Jun 20–Jun 20 | 80 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 80 available after Jun 20. | Jul 1 |
| Arugula | — | May 9–Aug 1 | 136 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Sep 22. | Jul 30 |
| Brussel Sprouts | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 108 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 108 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Butternut Squash | Jun 20 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 24 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Reno has 24 after Jul 18. | — |
| Eggplant | May 16 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 17 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Reno has 17 after Jul 18. | — |
| Okra | Jun 6 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 38 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 11, the outdoor season is about 17 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Basil | May 30 | Jul 25–Jul 25 | 24 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Reno has 24 after Jul 25. | — |
| Cilantro | — | Jun 6–Jun 27 | 94 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 6. | Jul 6 |
| Parsley | Apr 25 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 59 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 11, the outdoor season is about 11 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Celery | Apr 25 | Jul 11–Jul 25 | 59 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Reno has 59 after Jul 11. | — |
| Scallions | Apr 25 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 108 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 108 available after Jun 6. | Jul 10 |
| Turnip | — | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 108 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 108 available after Jun 6. | Jul 20 |
| Kohlrabi | — | May 23–Jun 6 | 122 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 122 available after May 23. | Jul 15 |
| Bok Choy | Jun 6 | Jun 27–Jul 4 | 73 | fits: 45 days to maturity, 73 available after Jun 27. | Jul 11 |
| Collards | Apr 25 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 108 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 108 available after Jun 6. | Jul 10 |
| Cantaloupe | Jun 20 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 17 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Reno has 17 after Jul 18. | — |
| Chives | Apr 11 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 73 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 11, the outdoor season is about 17 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Dill | — | May 9–Aug 1 | 122 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 122 available after May 9. | Jul 1 |
| Oregano | Apr 25 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 73 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 11, the outdoor season is about 7 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Rosemary | Apr 11 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 59 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 11, the outdoor season is about 21 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Sage | May 9 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 73 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 11, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Thyme | Apr 25 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 73 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 11, the outdoor season is about 17 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Calendula | May 23 | Jun 20–Jul 4 | 80 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 80 available after Jun 20. | Jul 6 |
| Cosmos | Jun 6 | Jul 4–Jul 18 | 45 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 4, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Lavender | Apr 11 | Jul 4–Jul 18 | 80 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 4, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Marigolds | May 23 | Jul 4–Jul 11 | 45 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 4, the outdoor season is about 5 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Melons | Jun 20 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 17 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Reno has 17 after Jul 18. | — |
| Mint | — | Jul 4–Jul 18 | 80 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 4, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jun 6 | Jul 4–Jul 11 | 45 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 4, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pole Beans | — | Jul 11–Jul 25 | 38 | no-fit: Needs 65 days; Reno has 38 after Jul 11. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jun 20 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 24 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Reno has 24 after Jul 18. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jul 4–Jul 18 | 45 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Reno has 45 after Jul 4. | — |
| Tomatillos | May 9 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 24 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Reno has 24 after Jul 11. | — |
| Watermelon | Jun 20 | Jul 11–Jul 18 | 24 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Reno has 24 after Jul 11. | — |
| Yellow Squash | Jun 20 | Jul 18–Jul 25 | 31 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Reno has 31 after Jul 18. | — |
| Zinnias | Jun 6 | Jul 4–Jul 18 | 45 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 4, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
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 the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Organize planting supplies and seed-starting mix. Check stored garden tools. |
| April | Start indoors: Chives (Apr 11), Lavender (Apr 11), Onion (Apr 11), Rosemary (Apr 11), Celery (Apr 25), Collards (Apr 25), +5 more. |
| May | Start indoors: Broccoli (May 9), Brussel Sprouts (May 9), Cabbage (May 9), Lettuce (May 9), Sage (May 9), Swiss Chard (May 9), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (May 9), Beets (May 9), Dill (May 9), Peas (May 9), Radish (May 9), Spinach (May 9), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (May 30). |
| June | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jun 6), Corn (Jun 6), Cosmos (Jun 6), Nasturtiums (Jun 6), Okra (Jun 6), Zinnias (Jun 6), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jun 6), Turnip (Jun 6), Carrots (Jun 13), Potatoes (Jun 20). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jun 6), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 6), Cabbage (Jun 6), Collards (Jun 6), Kale (Jun 6), Lettuce (Jun 6), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Peas (Jun 21), Cabbage (Jun 30), Carrots (Jun 30). |
| July | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Jul 4), Beans (Jul 11), Pole Beans (Jul 11). Transplant from: Cosmos (Jul 4), Lavender (Jul 4), Marigolds (Jul 4), Mint (Jul 4), Nasturtiums (Jul 4), Zinnias (Jul 4), +23 more. Last frost around July 4. Last sowing dates: Beets (Jul 1), Dill (Jul 1), Swiss Chard (Jul 1), Calendula (Jul 6), Cilantro (Jul 6), Collards (Jul 10), +9 more. |
| August | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 1). First frost around September 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Sep 22). |
| 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 Reno, NV (ZIP 89523)?
The median last spring frost date for Reno, NV (ZIP code 89523) is around July 4. 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 15; one in ten it runs past July 22.
What is the first fall frost date in Reno, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Reno, NV is around September 1. 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 13 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 59 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 (59 frost-free days, a short season), 17 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 3 get two plantings, 15 need an indoor start, 2 need a faster variety, 18 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Reno, NV?
Reno, 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 Reno, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors May 30 and plant out Jul 18 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?
One spring planting around Jun 6. The last sow date is Jul 11.
When do I plant garlic in Reno?
Sep 1 to Sep 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Reno?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Reno has 59 after Jul 11.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Reno (ZIP 89511) has 134 frost-free days, 75 more than Reno (ZIP 89523). See Reno ZIP 89511 frost dates
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