When to plant Onion sets in Nebraska
In spring, from Mar 10 – Apr 1 in Beatrice to Apr 10 – May 1 in Scottsbluff.
In fall: USDA's 1967 table lists onion sets as generally spring-planted in every place here. Newer advice from your state's extension service may differ.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring |
|---|---|
| Beatrice | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Bellevue | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Columbus | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Fremont | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Grand Island | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Hastings | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Kearney | Mar 10 – Apr 10 |
| La Vista | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Lexington | Mar 10 – Apr 10 |
| Lincoln | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Norfolk | Mar 10 – Apr 10 |
| North Platte | Apr 10 – May 1 |
| Omaha | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Papillion | Mar 10 – Apr 1 |
| Scottsbluff | Apr 10 – May 1 |
| South Sioux City | Mar 10 – Apr 10 |
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 onion sets.