When to plant Chinese cabbage in Nebraska
In spring, Apr 1 – May 15.
In fall, from June 1 – July 15 in Norfolk to July 15 – Aug 15 in Papillion.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrice | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Bellevue | Fall-planted | July 15 – Aug 15 |
| Columbus | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Fremont | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Grand Island | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Hastings | Fall-planted | July 15 – Aug 15 |
| Kearney | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| La Vista | Fall-planted | July 15 – Aug 15 |
| Lexington | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Lincoln | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Norfolk | Fall-planted | June 1 – July 15 |
| North Platte | Apr 1 – May 15 | June 1 – July 15 |
| Omaha | Fall-planted | July 15 – Aug 15 |
| Papillion | Fall-planted | July 15 – Aug 15 |
| Scottsbluff | Apr 1 – May 15 | June 1 – July 15 |
| South Sioux City | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for chinese cabbage.