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Hayes Center, NE planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Hayes Center, NE (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 3, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 10, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 15, 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 Hayes Center, NE’s first frost (~Oct 10, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Hayes Center

69032

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