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Sidney, NE planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Sidney, NE (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 15, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 30, 202611 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 Sidney, NE’s first frost (~Sep 30, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Sidney

69162

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