Frost Dates & Planting Calendars in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the average last spring frost ranges from April 15 in Elkhorn to May 11 in Alliance, and the average first fall frost from October 3 in Scottsbluff to October 21 in Elkhorn. Pick a city for its full frost-date summary and 42-crop planting calendar.
| City | Last Spring Frost (typical) | First Fall Frost (typical) | Growing Season | USDA Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | April 18 | October 21 | 185 days | 6a |
| Lincoln | April 24 | October 13 | 171 days | 6a |
| Bellevue | April 17 | October 19 | 183 days | 5b |
| Grand Island | April 23 | October 15 | 174 days | 5b |
| Kearney | April 30 | October 10 | 162 days | 5b |
| Fremont | April 23 | October 15 | 172 days | 5b |
| Hastings | April 22 | October 16 | 176 days | 6a |
| Norfolk | April 30 | October 5 | 157 days | 5b |
| North Platte | May 3 | October 10 | 158 days | 5b |
| Columbus | April 21 | October 15 | 174 days | 5b |
| Papillion | April 17 | October 19 | 183 days | 6a |
| La Vista | April 17 | October 19 | 183 days | 6a |
| Scottsbluff | May 8 | October 3 | 147 days | 5a |
| South Sioux City | April 29 | October 7 | 161 days | 5a |
| Beatrice | April 24 | October 15 | 172 days | 6a |
| Chalco | April 21 | October 18 | 179 days | 6a |
| Lexington | April 26 | October 13 | 169 days | 5b |
| Alliance | May 11 | October 3 | 144 days | 5a |
| Gering | May 8 | October 3 | 147 days | 5b |
| Elkhorn | April 15 | October 21 | 187 days | 6a |
When to Plant in Nebraska
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias