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

Planting zone for 89410 — Gardnerville, NV

ZIP code 89410 (Gardnerville, Douglas County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost October 6.

Where ZIP 89410 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostMay 12

First frostOct 6

2012 zone6b

Was 6b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Gardnerville, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 12median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 7only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 6median — 10% chance by Sep 20

Growing season145 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 24 and returns around October 18.

From the NOAA station Topaz Lake, NV — 4 miles away, elevation 5,292 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 89410

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 21

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

TomatoesTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9

BeansSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 11 – Aug 25

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 22 – Oct 27

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 12) and first fall frost (Oct 6) 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 89410 came on Mar 18 — 34 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 21).

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Mar 18

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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 7a in Nevada

520 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Gardnerville, NV.

Soil in Gardnerville, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89410 is Duco — very stony sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery stony sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Duco-Vetagrande-Pinenut 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 89410; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gardnerville, NV

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July

Winter low22 °Faverage low, January

Hot days57days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights154nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,776base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 53 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 27 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation5.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall18 inper year; 16 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Topaz Lake, NV (4 mi away); precipitation: Topaz Lake, NV (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

6 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

894446b

Wellington, NV · 10 mi

Gardnerville, NV · 15 mi

961206b

Markleeville, CA · 17 mi

894236b

Minden, NV · 18 mi

894497a

Stateline, NV · 22 mi

894116b

Genoa, NV · 23 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Gardnerville → · Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89410

What planting zone is ZIP code 89410?

ZIP code 89410 (Gardnerville, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Gardnerville, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89410 is May 12; after June 7 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Topaz Lake station.

When is the first frost in Gardnerville, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89410 is October 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 145 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89410?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 17 – Mar 31 and set transplants outside around May 19 – Jun 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89410 get?

About 5.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Topaz Lake station).

How hot do summers get in Gardnerville, NV?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 57 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89410 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Duco at the center of ZIP 89410: very stony sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Gardnerville, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89410 came on Mar 18 in 2026, 34 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gardnerville, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89410 is 14 h 53 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89410 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89410 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.