When to plant carrot in Nebraska
Nebraska spans USDA zones 5a–6a, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 26 in Omaha to April 20 in North Platte — below are local dates for 17 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 6a | April 16 | October 18 | March 26 – May 7 |
| Lincoln | 6a | April 24 | October 13 | April 3 – May 15 |
| Bellevue | 6a | April 17 | October 19 | March 27 – May 8 |
| Grand Island | 5b | April 23 | October 15 | April 2 – May 14 |
| Kearney | 5b | April 30 | October 10 | April 9 – May 21 |
| Fremont | 5b | April 23 | October 15 | April 2 – May 14 |
| Norfolk | 5b | May 1 | October 4 | April 10 – May 22 |
| Papillion | 6a | April 21 | October 18 | March 31 – May 12 |
Carrot in Nebraska: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Nebraska?
Across Nebraska, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly March 26 in Omaha to April 20 in North Platte, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska publishes 17 cities with their own frost dates, so the right carrot planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does carrot take to grow in Nebraska?
Carrot takes about 60–80 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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