When to plant lemon balm in Nebraska
Nebraska spans USDA zones 5a–6a, so the right time to plant lemon balm shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 16 in Omaha to May 11 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 | April 16 – April 30 |
| Lincoln | 6a | April 24 | October 13 | April 24 – May 8 |
| Bellevue | 6a | April 17 | October 19 | April 17 – May 1 |
| Grand Island | 5b | April 23 | October 15 | April 23 – May 7 |
| Kearney | 5b | April 30 | October 10 | April 30 – May 14 |
| Fremont | 5b | April 23 | October 15 | April 23 – May 7 |
| Norfolk | 5b | May 1 | October 4 | May 1 – May 15 |
| Papillion | 6a | April 21 | October 18 | April 21 – May 5 |
Lemon Balm in Nebraska: FAQ
When can I plant lemon balm in Nebraska?
Across Nebraska, the time to transplant lemon balm spans roughly April 16 in Omaha to May 11 in North Platte, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lemon balm planting date vary across Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska publishes 17 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemon balm planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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