A basic planting schedule as the one below is a reasonable guideline for spring planting in eastern Nebraska. Of course, a little adjustment may be necessary - after all this is Nebraska - and it can snow in early April, without the batting of Mother Nature’s eye.
Planting Code A – greatest frost tolerance
Earliest reliable planting in the last week of March or first Week of April
- Leaf and Head Lettuce
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Spinach
Between A and B
- Radish
Planting Code B
Earliest reliable planting in first or second week of April
- Beets
- Broccoli Transplants
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower Transplants
- Kohlrabi
Planting Code C
Earliest reliable planting in mid April to late April
- Beets
- Swiss Chard
Planting Code D
Earliest reliable planting in late April and early May
- Sweet Corn
Between D and E
- Snap and Pole Beans
Planting Code E
Least tolerance to frost, earliest reliable planting after May 10th
- Lima Beans
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Muskmelons
- Pepper Transplants
- Pumpkin
- Squash
- Tomato
- Watermelon
