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When to Plant Cabbage in Nebraska

In a typical Nebraska location, start seeds indoors Mar 6 – Mar 20, then transplant outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 18 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 13 in Alliance. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 6 – Aug 20.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage Planting Dates by City

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

In a typical Nebraska location, start seeds indoors Mar 6 – Mar 20, then transplant outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 18 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 13 in Alliance. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 6 – 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 cabbage take to grow?

Cabbage typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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