Frost dates in Nebraska
Average last frost dates in Nebraska run from April 16 in Omaha to May 11 in North Platte.
| Place | Last frost | First frost |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrice | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Bellevue | Apr 17 | Oct 19 |
| Columbus | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
| Fremont | Apr 23 | Oct 15 |
| Grand Island | Apr 23 | Oct 15 |
| Hastings | Apr 22 | Oct 16 |
| Kearney | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| La Vista | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Lexington | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Lincoln | Apr 24 | Oct 13 |
| Norfolk | May 1 | Oct 4 |
| North Platte | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| Omaha | Apr 16 | Oct 18 |
| Papillion | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Scottsbluff | May 8 | Oct 3 |
| South Sioux City | Apr 29 | Oct 7 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest station to each place. Places of 10,000+ people (US Census Bureau, 2024 estimates) within 50 miles of a station.
When to plant in Nebraska
- Asparagus
- Lima Beans
- Green Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Chinese Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Swiss Chard
- Collard Greens
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Onions
- Onion Sets
- Peas
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Summer Squash (Zucchini)
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon