DibbleNebraska planting calendar
Nebraska falls in USDA Zones 4 to 6. Here is a planting calendar for Zone 5, the most common zone across Nebraska, with start, sow, transplant, and harvest dates for every crop. Enter your ZIP code in Dibble for dates tuned to your exact spot.
What to plant and when in Nebraska
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 7 | July 21 |
| Pepper | May 14 | July 23 |
| Potato | April 16 | July 15 |
| Onion | April 16 | July 25 |
| Garlic | September 3 | May 1 |
| Lettuce | April 2 | May 22 |
| Carrot | April 9 | June 18 |
| Bean (bush) | May 7 | July 1 |
| Pea | March 26 | May 25 |
| Cucumber | May 14 | July 13 |
| Zucchini | May 7 | July 1 |
| Winter Squash | May 14 | August 22 |
| Kale | April 16 | June 15 |
| Spinach | March 19 | May 3 |
| Broccoli | April 16 | June 20 |
| Beet | April 2 | May 27 |
| Radish | April 2 | April 30 |
| Sweet Corn | May 7 | July 21 |
| Sweet Potato | May 21 | August 29 |
| Cabbage | April 16 | June 25 |
| Basil | May 7 | July 6 |
| Cilantro | April 16 | June 5 |
| Dahlia | May 7 | August 5 |
| Zinnia | May 7 | July 6 |
| Sunflower | April 30 | July 19 |
| Marigold | April 30 | June 19 |
| Tulip | August 20 | December 18 |
| Cosmos | May 7 | July 16 |
| Strawberry | April 16 | July 15 |
| Blueberry | April 9 | August 7 |
| Raspberry | April 9 | August 7 |
| Blackberry | April 16 | August 24 |
| Asparagus | April 16 | April 16 |
| Rhubarb | April 9 | April 9 |
| Grape | April 16 | September 13 |
| Fig | May 7 | October 4 |
| Mint | April 30 | July 29 |
| Parsley | April 16 | June 30 |
| Dill | April 16 | June 10 |
| Thyme | April 30 | July 29 |
| Rosemary | May 7 | September 4 |
| Oregano | April 30 | July 29 |
| Sage | April 30 | July 29 |
| Chives | April 16 | July 5 |
| Eggplant | May 14 | July 28 |
| Swiss Chard | April 16 | June 10 |
| Cauliflower | April 16 | June 25 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 14 | August 22 |
| Leek | April 16 | August 14 |
| Turnip | April 2 | May 22 |
| Parsnip | April 16 | August 14 |
| Celery | April 30 | August 28 |
| Arugula | April 2 | May 7 |
| Okra | May 14 | July 13 |
| Cantaloupe | May 14 | August 2 |
| Watermelon | May 14 | August 7 |
| Nasturtium | May 7 | June 26 |
| Calendula | April 16 | June 5 |
| Borage | April 30 | June 24 |
| Lavender | April 30 | August 28 |
| Pumpkin | May 14 | September 1 |
| Hot Pepper | May 14 | August 2 |
| Green Onion | April 2 | June 1 |
| Tomatillo | May 7 | July 21 |
| Collard Greens | April 16 | June 15 |
| Bok Choy | April 16 | May 31 |
| Fennel | April 16 | July 5 |
| Shallot | April 16 | July 25 |
| Kohlrabi | April 16 | June 10 |
| Chamomile | April 16 | June 20 |
| Apple | April 9 | September 6 |
| Pear | April 9 | September 6 |
| Peach | April 16 | August 14 |
| Plum | April 9 | August 27 |
| Cherry | April 9 | July 8 |
| Apricot | April 16 | August 4 |
| Lemon | May 14 | February 8 |
| Orange | May 14 | March 10 |
These dates use Zone 5 as a representative for Nebraska. Your town may run a zone warmer or cooler, so Dibble pins the dates to your exact ZIP code.
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