Fernley, NV planting zone & frost dates
Fernley is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. The last spring frost usually comes around May 9 and the first fall frost around October 1, for a growing season of about 145 days.
Planting calendar for Fernley
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (May 9) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Mar 14 – Mar 28 Transplant outdoors: May 16 – May 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 Transplant outdoors: May 23 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 Transplant outdoors: May 23 – May 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 Transplant outdoors: Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Feb 28 – Mar 14 Transplant outdoors: Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: May 16 – May 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: May 16 – May 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: May 16 – May 23 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: May 16 – May 23 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Mar 28 – Apr 11 Transplant outdoors: May 16 – May 23 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Aug 6 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Oct 1).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Apr 24 | May 9 | May 28 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Oct 14 | Oct 1 | Sep 17 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after May 28, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before September 17. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around April 27.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Fernley
- 89408 zone 7a
Nearby cities
- Spanish Springs zone 7a, last frost May 3
- Sparks zone 7a, last frost May 1
- Sun Valley zone 7b, last frost Apr 28
- Reno zone 7b, last frost Apr 28
- Carson City zone 7a, last frost May 4
- Gardnerville Ranchos zone 6b, last frost May 30
- Elko zone 5b, last frost May 29
- Pahrump zone 8b, last frost Mar 29
Questions
What growing zone is Fernley, NV?
Fernley is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average extreme winter low 0°F to 5°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Fernley?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Fernley is May 9. There is still a 10% chance of frost until May 28.
When can I plant tomatoes in Fernley?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around May 16 – May 23. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Wadsworth 4 N, NV (USC00268838), 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from the city center, elevation 1219 m, based on 15 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.