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What Can Grow in Henderson, NV

Henderson south of Las Vegas shares the desert metropolis's extreme conditions and dual growing seasons.

Henderson, NV is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b. The growing season lasts about 275 days, with last frost around February 20 and first fall frost around December 1. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, citrus.

9bUSDA Zone
275 daysFrost-Free
February 20Last Frost
December 1First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Henderson
tomatoespepperscitrusherbslettucesquash
💡 Planting Tips

Same as Las Vegas. Spring and fall growing preferred. Cool crops win in winter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henderson, NV is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b. Henderson south of Las Vegas shares the desert metropolis's extreme conditions and dual growing seasons.

The average last spring frost in Henderson is around February 20. The first fall frost typically arrives around December 1, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 275 days.

Henderson's Zone 9b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, citrus, herbs, lettuce, squash. Same as Las Vegas. Spring and fall growing preferred. Cool crops win in winter.

In Henderson, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of February 20. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.