The influences of nsPEFs on the early physiological development of Haloxylon ammodendron were studied, and a growth stimulating effect after nsPEFs exposure were detected. We investigated the effect of nsPEFs on the germination rate and the radical lengths of H. ammodendron seed. Statistical analysis showed that pre‐growth was significantly improved. In addition, the NO, pH of the liquid system after nsPEFs treatment were monitored. We inferred that NO and ORP were more positively involved in the early growth effects of H. ammodendron seed. Even if the underlying biophysical mechanism is still unclear, the result suggests the possibility to influence desert plant growth by using nsPEFs.