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Can You Grow Basil in Nevada?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

Grows well here

Basil thrives here — it loves the summer heat your zone provides.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Nevada last frost

early March

Nevada first frost

late November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Basils in Nevada

Start indoors

Feb 7

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 6 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Nevada's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Basil

Basil is the quintessential summer herb — heat-loving fast-growing and endlessly productive when harvested regularly.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Pinch flower buds to keep the plant producing leaves. Never let it set seed. Water at the base — wet leaves cause disease. Loves heat.

Full basil growing guide →

Gardening in Nevada

Nevada has an arid continental climate. Las Vegas is Zone 9a-9b; Reno is Zone 6b-7a; mountain areas are Zone 4-5. Low humidity means cool nights even in summer.