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Ellsworth, NE planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Ellsworth, NE (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around May 12, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 1, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 24, 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 Ellsworth, NE’s first frost (~Oct 1, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Ellsworth

69340

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