Frost Dates for Spring Creek, NV 89815
Last spring frost June 7 · First fall frost September 11 · 96 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b
ZIP 89815 has about 15,600 people.
Short season: 96 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 18–June 24 (37 days). Fall frost risk spans August 25–October 1 (37 days).
Frost probability for 89815
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 24 | June 7 | May 18 |
| Fall (first frost) | August 25 | September 11 | October 1 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ARTHUR 4NW (42.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 96-day season in Spring Creek
In Spring Creek (96 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 3 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 54 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Spring Creek has 54 after Jun 21. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 26 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 54 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 21, the outdoor season is about 21 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 12 | May 10–May 17 | 131 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 21 |
| Carrots | — | May 17–May 24 | 138 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 138 available after May 17. | Jul 10 |
| Cucumber | May 17 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 68 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 68 available after Jun 21. | — |
| Beans | — | Jun 14–Jun 28 | 82 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 14. | Jun 22 |
| Peas | — | Apr 12–Jun 21 | 159 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 12. | Jul 1 |
| Zucchini | May 24 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 68 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 68 available after Jun 21. | — |
| Onion | Mar 15 | May 10–May 24 | 131 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 131 available after May 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 12–May 31 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 2. | Aug 9 |
| Kale | Mar 29 | May 10–May 24 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Apr 12 | May 10–May 24 | 131 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 131 available after May 10. | Jun 16 |
| Cabbage | Apr 12 | May 10–May 24 | 145 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 145 available after May 10. | Jul 10 |
| Radish | — | Apr 12–Jul 5 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Sep 18. | Aug 10 |
| Beets | — | Apr 12–Jul 5 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Jul 11; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 11 |
| Potatoes | — | May 24–May 31 | 117 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 117 available after May 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 11 | 201 | overwinter: Plant Sep 11 to Oct 2; harvest the following summer. | Oct 2 |
| Strawberry | — | May 3–Jun 28 | 152 | perennial: A perennial: plant May 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 10 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 68 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 7 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pumpkin | May 24 | Jun 21–Jun 21 | 61 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Spring Creek has 61 after Jun 21. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 26 | May 31–Jun 14 | 110 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 110 available after May 31. | Jun 21 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 12 | May 24–May 24 | 117 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 117 available after May 24. | Jul 11 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 12–Jul 5 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 2. | Aug 9 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 12 | May 10–May 24 | 145 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 145 available after May 10. | Jun 10 |
| Butternut Squash | May 24 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 61 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Spring Creek has 61 after Jun 21. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 19 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 54 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 21, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Okra | May 10 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 75 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 75 available after Jun 14. | Jun 20 |
| Basil | May 3 | Jun 28–Jun 28 | 61 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 61 available after Jun 28. | — |
| Cilantro | — | May 10–May 31 | 131 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 16 |
| Parsley | Mar 29 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 96 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 96 available after Jun 14. | Jun 26 |
| Celery | Mar 29 | Jun 14–Jun 28 | 96 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Spring Creek has 96 after Jun 14. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 29 | May 10–May 24 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 20 |
| Turnip | — | May 10–May 24 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 30 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 26–May 10 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 25 |
| Bok Choy | May 10 | May 31–Jun 7 | 110 | two-plantings: Plant May 31 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 21 |
| Collards | Mar 29 | May 10–May 24 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 20 |
| Cantaloupe | May 24 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 54 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Spring Creek has 54 after Jun 21. | — |
| Chives | Mar 15 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 110 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 110 available after Jun 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 12–Jul 5 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Jul 11; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 11 |
| Oregano | Mar 29 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 110 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 110 available after Jun 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 15 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 96 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 96 available after Jun 14. | — |
| Sage | Apr 12 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 110 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 110 available after Jun 14. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 29 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 110 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 110 available after Jun 14. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 26 | May 24–Jun 7 | 117 | two-plantings: Plant May 24 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 16 |
| Cosmos | May 10 | Jun 7–Jun 21 | 82 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 7. | Jun 15 |
| Lavender | Mar 15 | Jun 7–Jun 21 | 117 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 117 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 26 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 82 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 7. | Jun 25 |
| Melons | May 24 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 54 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Spring Creek has 54 after Jun 21. | — |
| Mint | — | Jun 7–Jun 21 | 117 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 117 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 10 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 82 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 7. | Jun 20 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 14–Jun 28 | 75 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 75 available after Jun 14. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 24 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 61 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Spring Creek has 61 after Jun 21. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jun 7–Jun 21 | 82 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Tomatillos | Apr 12 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 61 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 14 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Watermelon | May 24 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 61 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 19 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 24 | Jun 21–Jun 28 | 68 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 68 available after Jun 21. | — |
| Zinnias | May 10 | Jun 7–Jun 21 | 82 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 7. | Jun 15 |
Month by month in Spring Creek
| 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 15), Lavender (Mar 15), Onion (Mar 15), Rosemary (Mar 15), Celery (Mar 29), Collards (Mar 29), +5 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Broccoli (Apr 12), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 12), Cabbage (Apr 12), Lettuce (Apr 12), Sage (Apr 12), Swiss Chard (Apr 12), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 12), Beets (Apr 12), Dill (Apr 12), Peas (Apr 12), Radish (Apr 12), Spinach (Apr 12), +1 more. |
| May | Start indoors: Basil (May 3), Tomato (May 3), Bok Choy (May 10), Corn (May 10), Cosmos (May 10), Nasturtiums (May 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (May 10), Turnip (May 10), Carrots (May 17), Potatoes (May 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 10), Brussel Sprouts (May 10), Cabbage (May 10), Collards (May 10), Kale (May 10), Lettuce (May 10), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (May 3). |
| June | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Jun 7), Beans (Jun 14), Pole Beans (Jun 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Jun 7), Lavender (Jun 7), Marigolds (Jun 7), Mint (Jun 7), Nasturtiums (Jun 7), Zinnias (Jun 7), +23 more. Last frost around June 7. Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jun 10), Cosmos (Jun 15), Zinnias (Jun 15), Broccoli (Jun 16), Nasturtiums (Jun 20), Okra (Jun 20), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Peas (Jul 1), Cabbage (Jul 10), Carrots (Jul 10), Beets (Jul 11), Dill (Jul 11), Swiss Chard (Jul 11), +9 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Aug 9), Spinach (Aug 9), Radish (Aug 10). |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 11). First frost around September 11. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 2). |
| 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 Spring Creek, NV (ZIP 89815)?
The median last spring frost date for Spring Creek, NV (ZIP code 89815) is around June 7. 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 18; one in ten it runs past June 24.
What is the first fall frost date in Spring Creek, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Spring Creek, NV is around September 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 August 25 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Spring Creek, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Spring Creek is about 96 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 Spring Creek (96 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 Spring Creek, NV?
Spring Creek, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 5b (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 Spring Creek, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors May 3 and plant out Jun 21 in Spring Creek. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Spring Creek?
Two: plant May 10 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Sep 18.
When do I plant garlic in Spring Creek?
Sep 11 to Oct 2; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Spring Creek?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Spring Creek has 96 after Jun 14.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Winnemucca (ZIP 89445) has 110 frost-free days, 14 more than Spring Creek (ZIP 89815). See Winnemucca ZIP 89445 frost dates
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