When to plant escarole in Nebraska
Nebraska spans USDA zones 5a–6a, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings 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 | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 6a | April 16 | October 18 | March 26 – April 16 |
| Lincoln | 6a | April 24 | October 13 | April 3 – April 24 |
| Bellevue | 6a | April 17 | October 19 | March 27 – April 17 |
| Grand Island | 5b | April 23 | October 15 | April 2 – April 23 |
| Kearney | 5b | April 30 | October 10 | April 9 – April 30 |
| Fremont | 5b | April 23 | October 15 | April 2 – April 23 |
| Norfolk | 5b | May 1 | October 4 | April 10 – May 1 |
| Papillion | 6a | April 21 | October 18 | March 31 – April 21 |
Escarole in Nebraska: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in Nebraska?
Across Nebraska, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly March 26 in Omaha to April 20 in North Platte, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska publishes 17 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole 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 escarole take to grow in Nebraska?
Escarole takes about 80–100 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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