Frost Dates for Silver Springs, NV 89429

Last spring frost May 13 · First fall frost October 11 · 151 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a

ZIP 89429 has about 7,520 people.

Moderate season: 151 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 25–May 31 (36 days). Fall frost risk spans September 19–November 3 (45 days).

Frost probability for 89429

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)May 31May 13April 25
Fall (first frost)September 19October 11November 3

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at YERINGTON (42.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 151-day season in Silver Springs

In Silver Springs (151 frost-free days, a moderate season), 34 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 21 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoApr 8May 27–Jun 3109fits: 80 days to maturity, 109 available after May 27.Jun 11
PepperApr 1May 27–Jun 3109fits: 75 days to maturity, 109 available after May 27.Jun 16
LettuceMar 18Apr 15–Apr 22186two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 20
Carrots—Apr 22–Apr 29193fits: 70 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 22.Aug 9
CucumberApr 22May 27–Jun 3123fits: 60 days to maturity, 123 available after May 27.Jul 15
Beans—May 20–Jun 3137two-plantings: Plant May 20 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Oct 4.Jul 22
Peas—Mar 18–May 27214fits: 65 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 18.Jul 31
ZucchiniApr 29May 27–Jun 3123fits: 55 days to maturity, 123 available after May 27.Jul 20
OnionFeb 18Apr 15–Apr 29186fits: 100 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15.—
Spinach—Mar 18–May 6228two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 1.Sep 8
KaleMar 4Apr 15–Apr 29200two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 24
BroccoliMar 18Apr 15–Apr 29186fits: 80 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15.Jul 16
CabbageMar 18Apr 15–Apr 29200fits: 70 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 15.Aug 9
Radish—Mar 18–Jun 10214two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Oct 18.Sep 9
Beets—Mar 18–Jun 10214two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 10
Potatoes—Apr 29–May 6172fits: 90 days to maturity, 172 available after Apr 29.—
Garlic—Oct 11256overwinter: Plant Oct 11 to Nov 1; harvest the following summer.Nov 1
Strawberry—Apr 8–Jun 3207perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornApr 15May 20–May 27123fits: 75 days to maturity, 123 available after May 20.Jun 23
PumpkinApr 29May 27–May 27116fits: 100 days to maturity, 116 available after May 27.May 29
CauliflowerApr 1May 6–May 20165fits: 75 days to maturity, 165 available after May 6.Jul 21
Swiss ChardMar 18Apr 29–Apr 29172two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 10
Arugula—Mar 18–Jun 10228two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 1.Sep 8
Brussel SproutsMar 18Apr 15–Apr 29200fits: 100 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 15.Jul 10
Butternut SquashApr 29May 27–Jun 3116fits: 100 days to maturity, 116 available after May 27.May 29
EggplantMar 25May 27–Jun 3109fits: 70 days to maturity, 109 available after May 27.Jun 21
OkraApr 15May 20–May 27130two-plantings: Plant May 20 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 20
BasilApr 8Jun 3–Jun 3116fits: 60 days to maturity, 116 available after Jun 3.Jul 15
Cilantro—Apr 15–May 6186two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 15
ParsleyMar 4May 20–May 27151fits: 70 days to maturity, 151 available after May 20.Jul 26
CeleryMar 4May 20–Jun 3151fits: 120 days to maturity, 151 available after May 20.Jun 6
ScallionsMar 4Apr 15–Apr 29200two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 19
Turnip—Apr 15–Apr 29200two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 29
Kohlrabi—Apr 1–Apr 15214two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 24
Bok ChoyApr 15May 6–May 13165two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 20
CollardsMar 4Apr 15–Apr 29200two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 19
CantaloupeApr 29May 27–Jun 3109fits: 85 days to maturity, 109 available after May 27.Jun 6
ChivesFeb 18May 20–May 27165fits: 90 days to maturity, 165 available after May 20.—
Dill—Mar 18–Jun 10214two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 10
OreganoMar 4May 20–May 27165fits: 80 days to maturity, 165 available after May 20.—
RosemaryFeb 18May 20–May 27151fits: 80 days to maturity, 151 available after May 20.—
SageMar 18May 20–May 27165fits: 75 days to maturity, 165 available after May 20.—
ThymeMar 4May 20–May 27165fits: 90 days to maturity, 165 available after May 20.—
CalendulaApr 1Apr 29–May 13172two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 15
CosmosApr 15May 13–May 27137two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 15
LavenderFeb 18May 13–May 27172fits: 90 days to maturity, 172 available after May 13.—
MarigoldsApr 1May 13–May 20137two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 25
MelonsApr 29May 27–Jun 3109fits: 85 days to maturity, 109 available after May 27.Jun 6
Mint—May 13–May 27172fits: 90 days to maturity, 172 available after May 13.—
NasturtiumsApr 15May 13–May 20137two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 20
Pole Beans—May 20–Jun 3130fits: 65 days to maturity, 130 available after May 20.Jul 10
Spaghetti SquashApr 29May 27–Jun 3116fits: 90 days to maturity, 116 available after May 27.Jun 8
Sunflowers—May 13–May 27137fits: 70 days to maturity, 137 available after May 13.Jul 5
TomatillosMar 18May 20–May 27116fits: 75 days to maturity, 116 available after May 20.Jun 16
WatermelonApr 29May 20–May 27116fits: 80 days to maturity, 116 available after May 20.Jun 11
Yellow SquashApr 29May 27–Jun 3123fits: 55 days to maturity, 123 available after May 27.Jul 20
ZinniasApr 15May 13–May 27137two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 15

Month by month in Silver Springs

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryPlan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates.
FebruaryStart indoors: Chives (Feb 18), Lavender (Feb 18), Onion (Feb 18), Rosemary (Feb 18).
MarchStart 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).
AprilStart 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).
MayDirect 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: Butternut Squash (May 29), Pumpkin (May 29).
JuneTransplant from: Basil (Jun 3). Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 6), Celery (Jun 6), Melons (Jun 6), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 8), Tomato (Jun 11), Watermelon (Jun 11), +4 more.
JulyLast sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 5), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 10), Pole Beans (Jul 10), Basil (Jul 15), Cosmos (Jul 15), Cucumber (Jul 15), +11 more.
AugustLast sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 9), Carrots (Aug 9), Beets (Aug 10), Dill (Aug 10), Swiss Chard (Aug 10), Calendula (Aug 15), +8 more.
SeptemberLast sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 8), Spinach (Sep 8), Radish (Sep 9).
OctoberDirect sow from: Garlic (Oct 11). First frost around October 11.
NovemberLast sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 1).
DecemberClean 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 Silver Springs, NV (ZIP 89429)?

The median last spring frost date for Silver Springs, NV (ZIP code 89429) 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 25; one in ten it runs past May 31.

What is the first fall frost date in Silver Springs, NV?

The median first fall frost date for Silver Springs, NV is around October 11. 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 19 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Silver Springs, NV?

The frost-free growing season in Silver Springs is about 151 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 Silver Springs (151 frost-free days, a moderate season), 34 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 21 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

What USDA hardiness zone is Silver Springs, NV?

Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs, NV?

Start tomatoes indoors Apr 8 and plant out May 27 in Silver Springs. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Silver Springs?

Two: plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18.

When do I plant garlic in Silver Springs?

Oct 11 to Nov 1; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

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