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Kimball, NE planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Kimball, NE (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around May 15, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 26, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 27, 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 Kimball, NE’s first frost (~Sep 26, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Kimball

69145

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