Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for Indian Springs, NV

Indian Springs, NV is in USDA zones 8a to 8b across its 2 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is March 22 and the first fall frost November 7.

Indian Springs on the zone map

Outlined: its 2 ZIP code areas · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zones8a–8b10 to 20 °F

ZIP codes2

Last frostMar 22

First frostNov 7

Growing season229 days

8a 1 ZIP 8b 1 ZIP

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Indian Springs, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 22median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 13only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 7median — 10% chance by Oct 21

Growing season229 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 1 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Desert Nwr, NV, elevation 2,914 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in Indian Springs

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 8 – Mar 1

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 11 – Jan 25

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 1 – Mar 15

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 11 – Jan 25

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 12 – Sep 26

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 24 – Nov 28

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 22) and first fall frost (Nov 7) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 89018 came on Feb 3 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 12).

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 8a in Nevada

533 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Indian Springs, NV.

Soil in Indian Springs, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89018 is Corncreek — extremely gravelly fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureExtremely gravelly fine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Corncreek-Haymont association.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 89018; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Indian Springs, NV

Summer high101 °Faverage high, July

Winter low30 °Faverage low, December

Hot days128days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights60nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,272base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 39 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 40 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation23.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Desert Nwr, NV (19 mi away); precipitation: Bristlecone Trail, NV (17 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

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Questions about Indian Springs

What planting zone is Indian Springs, NV?

Indian Springs, NV is in USDA hardiness zones 8a to 8b on the 2023 map (8a: 10 to 15 °F; 8b: 15 to 20 °F).

When is the last frost in Indian Springs, NV?

The median last spring frost is March 22 and the median first fall frost is November 7 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Desert Nwr station).

When can I plant a garden in Indian Springs, NV?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Feb 8 – Mar 1; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about Mar 29, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in Indian Springs, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day is 14 h 39 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

How much rain and snow does Indian Springs, NV get?

About 23.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).