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When to Plant Broccoli in Nebraska

In a typical Nebraska location, start seeds indoors Mar 6 – Mar 20, then transplant outdoors Apr 3 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 25 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 20 in Alliance. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 13 – Aug 20.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 55–80 days

Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

Broccoli Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
OmahaFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 4Aug 19 – Aug 26
LincolnMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 10Aug 11 – Aug 18
BellevueFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 24
Grand IslandMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 13 – Aug 20
KearneyMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 16Aug 8 – Aug 15
FremontMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 9Aug 13 – Aug 20
HastingsMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 8Aug 14 – Aug 21
NorfolkMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 16Aug 3 – Aug 10
North PlatteMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 12 – Apr 19Aug 8 – Aug 15
ColumbusMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 7Aug 13 – Aug 20
PapillionFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 24
La VistaFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 24
ScottsbluffMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 17 – Apr 24Aug 1 – Aug 8
South Sioux CityMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 15Aug 5 – Aug 12
BeatriceMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 10Aug 13 – Aug 20
ChalcoMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 7Aug 16 – Aug 23
LexingtonMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 12Aug 11 – Aug 18
AllianceMar 23 – Apr 6Apr 20 – Apr 27Aug 1 – Aug 8
GeringMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 17 – Apr 24Aug 1 – Aug 8
ElkhornFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 1Aug 19 – Aug 26

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Nebraska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nebraska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant broccoli in Nebraska?

In a typical Nebraska location, start seeds indoors Mar 6 – Mar 20, then transplant outdoors Apr 3 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 25 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 20 in Alliance. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 13 – Aug 20.

When is the last frost in Nebraska?

The average last spring frost in Nebraska ranges from April 15 in Elkhorn to May 11 in Alliance, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do broccoli take to grow?

Broccoli typically take 55–80 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).

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