Skip to main content

Planting calendar for ZIP 68343 (Dorchester, NE)

When to plant vegetables in Dorchester, NE (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 26, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 13, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 7, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full Dorchester, NE planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

Want exact dates for your address, a drag-and-drop bed layout, and reminders when it’s time to sow? Enter your ZIP:

Or get a printable ZIP 68343 calendar and sowing reminders by email:

Month by month in Dorchester, NE

January

February

March

April

May

August

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 68343: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00253065 FRIEND 3E, NE US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.