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Ashland, NE planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Ashland, NE (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 23, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 16, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 7, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Ashland, NE’s first frost (~Oct 16, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Ashland

68003

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Ashland, NE (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.