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When to plant orange in Nebraska

Nebraska spans USDA zones 5a–6a, so the right time to plant orange shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 23 in Omaha to May 18 in North Platte — below are local dates for 17 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Omahathe orange transplant out window (April 23–April 30) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Omaha6aApril 16October 18April 23 – April 30
Lincoln6aApril 24October 13May 1 – May 8
Bellevue6aApril 17October 19April 24 – May 1
Grand Island5bApril 23October 15April 30 – May 7
Kearney5bApril 30October 10May 7 – May 14
Fremont5bApril 23October 15April 30 – May 7
Norfolk5bMay 1October 4May 8 – May 15
Papillion6aApril 21October 18April 28 – May 5

Orange in Nebraska: FAQ

When can I plant orange in Nebraska?

Across Nebraska, the time to transplant orange spans roughly April 23 in Omaha to May 18 in North Platte, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the orange planting date vary across Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska publishes 17 cities with their own frost dates, so the right orange 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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