What Can Grow in Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert has extreme summer heat and mild winters — two growing seasons are possible.

Las Vegas, 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, herbs.

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

Summer too hot for most vegetables — grow them spring and fall. Winter cool crops Oct-March.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Las Vegas, NV is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b. Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert has extreme summer heat and mild winters — two growing seasons are possible.

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

Las Vegas's Zone 9b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, herbs, lettuce, broccoli, citrus. Summer too hot for most vegetables — grow them spring and fall. Winter cool crops Oct-March.

In Las Vegas, 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.