Enterprise, NV planting zone & frost dates
Enterprise is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around February 4 and the first fall frost around December 5, for a growing season of about 302 days.
Planting calendar for Enterprise
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 4) 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: Dec 10 – Dec 24 Transplant outdoors: Feb 11 – Feb 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 26 – Dec 10 Transplant outdoors: Feb 18 – Feb 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 26 – Dec 10 Transplant outdoors: Feb 18 – Feb 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 26 – Dec 10 Transplant outdoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 26 – Dec 10 Transplant outdoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 24 – Jan 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 24 – Jan 7 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 7 – Jan 21 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 11 – Feb 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 11 – Feb 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 11 – Feb 18 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 11 – Feb 18 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 24 – Jan 7 Transplant outdoors: Feb 11 – Feb 18 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 10 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Dec 5).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Jan 10 | Feb 4 | Feb 27 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 23 | Dec 5 | Nov 19 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after February 27, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 19. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 13.
Nearby cities
- Spring Valley zone 9a, last frost Jan 20
- Paradise zone 9b, last frost Jan 20
- Summerlin South zone 9a, last frost Mar 13
- Winchester zone 9b, last frost Jan 20
- Las Vegas zone 9b, last frost Jan 24
- North Las Vegas zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
- Whitney zone 9b, last frost Jan 20
- Sunrise Manor zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
Questions
What growing zone is Enterprise, NV?
Enterprise is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average extreme winter low 20°F to 25°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Enterprise?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Enterprise is February 4. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 27.
When can I plant tomatoes in Enterprise?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 11 – Feb 18. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Las Vegas Wfo, NV (USC00264439), 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from the city center, elevation 693 m, based on 22 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.