What Can Grow in Lincoln, NE

Lincoln in southeast Nebraska has excellent growing conditions with fertile soils and warm summers.

Lincoln, NE is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 155 days, with last frost around April 22 and first fall frost around October 19. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

5bUSDA Zone
155 daysFrost-Free
April 22Last Frost
October 19First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Lincoln
tomatoespepperscornbeanssquashsunflowers
💡 Planting Tips

Good agricultural soils. Plant warm crops after May 1. Excellent sunflower growing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lincoln, NE is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Lincoln in southeast Nebraska has excellent growing conditions with fertile soils and warm summers.

The average last spring frost in Lincoln is around April 22. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 19, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 155 days.

Lincoln's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, squash, sunflowers. Good agricultural soils. Plant warm crops after May 1. Excellent sunflower growing.

In Lincoln, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 22. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.