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

Planting zone for 89411 — Genoa, NV

ZIP code 89411 (Genoa, Douglas County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is June 7 and the first fall frost September 28.

Where ZIP 89411 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostJun 7

First frostSep 28

2012 zone6b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Genoa, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 7median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 24only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 28median — 10% chance by Sep 10

Growing season113 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 25 and returns around October 12.

From the NOAA station Dagget Pass, NV — 4 miles away, elevation 7,333 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 89411

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 17

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 17 – May 31

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 10 – May 24

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 17 – May 31

LettuceSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 17 – May 31

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 14 – Jun 28

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 21 – Jul 5

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 14 – Jun 28

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 14 – Jun 28

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 14 – Jun 28

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 3 – Aug 17

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 14 – Oct 19

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 7) and first fall frost (Sep 28) 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 89411 came on Mar 9 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 16).

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Mar 162026
Mar 9

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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 6b in Nevada

508 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. 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 Genoa, NV.

Soil in Genoa, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89411 is Franktown — very stony sandy loam, somewhat excessively drained.

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

pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Franktown-Rubble land-Rock outcrop complex, 50 to 75 percent slopes.

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 89411; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Genoa, NV

Summer high75 °Faverage high, July

Winter low23 °Faverage low, January

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights186nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,177base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 55 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 25 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation21.8 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: Dagget Pass, NV (4 mi away); precipitation: Dagget Pass, NV (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

894486b

Zephyr Cove, NV · 4 mi

897057b

Carson City, NV · 5 mi

Carson City, NV · 8 mi

961566b

South Lake Tahoe, CA · 8 mi

894606b

Gardnerville, NV · 9 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89411

What planting zone is ZIP code 89411?

ZIP code 89411 (Genoa, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Genoa, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89411 is June 7; after June 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dagget Pass station.

When is the first frost in Genoa, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89411 is September 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 113 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89411?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 12 – Apr 26 and set transplants outside around Jun 14 – Jun 28, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89411 get?

About 21.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dagget Pass station).

How hot do summers get in Genoa, NV?

The average high peaks at 75 °F in July, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89411 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Franktown at the center of ZIP 89411: very stony sandy loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Genoa, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89411 came on Mar 9 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Genoa, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89411 is 14 h 55 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.