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When to Plant Green Beans in Nebraska

In a typical Nebraska location, sow outdoors Apr 24 – May 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 15 in Elkhorn and as late as May 11 in Alliance.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

Green Beans Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
OmahaApr 18 – May 2
LincolnApr 24 – May 8
BellevueApr 17 – May 1
Grand IslandApr 23 – May 7
KearneyApr 30 – May 14
FremontApr 23 – May 7
HastingsApr 22 – May 6
NorfolkApr 30 – May 14
North PlatteMay 3 – May 17
ColumbusApr 21 – May 5
PapillionApr 17 – May 1
La VistaApr 17 – May 1
ScottsbluffMay 8 – May 22
South Sioux CityApr 29 – May 13
BeatriceApr 24 – May 8
ChalcoApr 21 – May 5
LexingtonApr 26 – May 10
AllianceMay 11 – May 25
GeringMay 8 – May 22
ElkhornApr 15 – Apr 29

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 green beans in Nebraska?

In a typical Nebraska location, sow outdoors Apr 24 – May 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 15 in Elkhorn and as late as May 11 in Alliance.

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 green beans take to grow?

Green Beans typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

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