Lund, Nevada, sits in USDA hardiness zones 6a-7b — enough range to grow cool-season vegetables, hardy fruit, and warm-season crops that mature before the first hard frost.
Growers here do well with sagebrush, grape, tomato, and pinon pine — with the usual caveat that any single yard's soil, sun, and drainage cast the deciding vote.
Even in Lund, no two yards are alike.
A low spot, a south-facing slope, or a stand of trees moves the frost date and sun across a single Lund lot. Enter your address and we'll score 1,112 plants against your land's actual soil, sun, and frost.
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Quick Facts
USDA Zones
6a-7b
Last Hard Freeze (28°F)
May 1
Town normal — light frosts run a few weeks later
First Hard Freeze (28°F)
Oct 14
Town normal — light frosts arrive a few weeks earlier
Town Area
1K acres
Hardiness Zone Range
Zone maps are averages across Lund. Your yard's slope, trees, and frost pockets shift what actually grows — see your land's exact reading.
Soil varies lot by lot — soil types explained.
What Grows in Lund
Plants matched to Lund's USDA zones 6a-7b — each links to its full growing profile.
Is it too late to plant in Lund?
Usually not — gardeners here simply switch what goes in the ground as the season moves. Cool-season crops can go in from around Apr 3; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near May 1 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Oct 14 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. Late in the year the fall bench takes over — quick greens, radishes, and garlic that repays you next summer.
Growing Challenges in Nevada
What an experienced grower plans around here — each one has a move.
Extremely low rainfall (driest US state)
Every drop gets a job: drip irrigation, deep mulch, and basin planting make the driest state genuinely growable.
Alkaline soils (pH 8-9) limit many species
A soil test confirms your pH; from there, adapted species in the ground and acid-lovers in containers of amended mix.
Extreme summer heat in southern valleys
Southern valleys garden in the shoulder seasons — plant to fall-through-spring windows and shade what stays out in July.
For cultivar selection, pest pressure, and planting-time guidance specific to Nevada, the University of Nevada, Reno Extension is the authoritative local source.
Environmental Intelligence
Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.
Sources Checked
within ~10 miles of Lund
Severity Distribution
within ~10 miles of Lund
Highest-Severity Sites
Know Before You Grow
- •Test well water for nitrates if you rely on a private well. Levels above 10 mg/L require treatment.
- •Mining sites may leach heavy metals. Test soil for lead, arsenic, and cadmium before growing food crops.
- •Underground tanks can leak petroleum products. Soil testing near former gas stations is recommended.
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Lund Average
- ●USDA Zones 6a-7b
- ●Generic soil type for the area
- ●State-average frost dates
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Pull a site-specific report for your exact address in Lund, Nevada — soil, sun, drainage, frost risk, and scored plant recommendations.
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Key Growing Facts for Lund, Nevada
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6a-7b (USDA PHZM 2023)
- Last Hard Freeze (28°F): May 1 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can follow for a few weeks)
- First Hard Freeze (28°F): Oct 14 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can arrive a few weeks earlier)
- Days Between Hard Freezes: ~166 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals)
- Land Area: 1K acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zone is Lund, Nevada?
Lund sits in USDA hardiness zones 6a-7b, per the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones reflect average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991–2020 weather data.
Is it too late to plant in Lund?
Usually not — gardeners here simply switch what goes in the ground as the season moves. Cool-season crops can go in from around Apr 3; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near May 1 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Oct 14 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. Late in the year the fall bench takes over — quick greens, radishes, and garlic that repays you next summer.
When does frost risk typically end in Lund?
The last hard freeze (28°F) in Lund typically lands around May 1, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — an earlier marker than the light-frost dates many planting charts quote. That marks the hard freeze, not the last light frost — light frosts can still bite for a few more weeks, so tender transplants usually wait another 2–3 weeks.
When is the first frost in Lund?
The first hard freeze (28°F) in Lund typically arrives around Oct 14, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — the point most tender summer crops finish. Lighter frosts usually reach a couple of weeks earlier, so watch the forecast from late summer on and harvest or cover tender plants before the first cold night.
What vegetables grow in Lund?
Lund's zones 6a-7b support a wide range — strong performers include Sagebrush, Grape, Tomato, Pinon Pine, and Pomegranate. What actually takes on any one site comes down to its soil, sun, and drainage, and we score each plant against the real conditions at your address.
Which hardiness zone is Lund, really?
Officially, Lund sits in USDA zones 6a-7b (USDA PHZM 2023) — but a zone is a 30-year average of winter's coldest night across an area, and it can't see any one yard. A south-facing slope, a tree line, or a low frost pocket can shift a single site by half a zone either way, which is why neighboring gardeners often quote different numbers. We read the conditions at your exact address — soil, sun, slope, and frost — and score 1,112 plants against what's actually there.
Is the soil safe to grow vegetables in Lund?
The federal record around Lund is a meaningful one — 15 documented sites — so a soil test before new food beds is a sensible precaution here, not a reason to hold back from growing. Remember that proximity to a documented site is information, not a diagnosis of any one yard; the contamination map shows exactly what sits where.
How do I protect my plants from frost in Lund?
As the season closes around the first 28°F hard freeze near Oct 14 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals), a few moves buy time: cover tender plants with floating row cover or an old sheet on still, clear nights, water the soil the afternoon before a freeze so it holds warmth overnight, and harvest frost-tender crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil before the first hard night. Hardy greens and root crops shrug off light frost and often sweeten after it, so leave them in.
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