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Saint Helena, NE planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Saint Helena, NE (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 27, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 11, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 11, 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 Saint Helena, NE’s first frost (~Oct 11, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Saint Helena

68774

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