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When to Plant Alpine Strawberries in Nevada

Alpine strawberries are small, intensely flavored wild-type strawberries that fruit continuously from spring to frost. They do not produce runners and make excellent edging plants.

Nevada spans USDA hardiness zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 9a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Alpine Strawberries Planting Calendar for Nevada

Zone 5b ~178 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 18 · First frost: October 13 · 178 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 9 May 9 – May 23
Harvest August 8 Aug 8 – Oct 24
Zone 6a ~193 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 10 · First frost: October 20 · 193 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 1 May 1 – May 15
Harvest July 31 Jul 31 – Nov 13
Zone 6b ~205 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 3 · First frost: October 25 · 205 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 24 Apr 24 – May 8
Harvest July 24 Jul 24 – Nov 6
Zone 7a ~221 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: March 25 · First frost: November 1 · 221 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 15 Apr 15 – Apr 29
Harvest July 15 Jul 15 – Oct 28
Zone 9a ~303 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 10 · First frost: December 10 · 303 day season

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors February 24 Feb 24 – Mar 10
Harvest May 26 May 26 – Sep 8

Growing Tips for Nevada

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting. Unlike regular strawberries, alpines do not spread by runners. Harvest tiny, intensely aromatic berries frequently. Grow well in partial shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Alpine Strawberries in Nevada?

Planting dates for Alpine Strawberries in Nevada depend on your USDA zone. Nevada spans zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 9a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Nevada for planting?

Nevada contains USDA hardiness zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 9a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.