When to plant strawberries in Nebraska

Plant out in Omaha

Mar 19–Apr 2

Across Nebraska the window opens between March 19 and April 13. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. June-bearing plants fruit the year after planting. Pinch off first-year flowers.

Strawberries planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

OmahaMar 19–Apr 2

LincolnMar 27–Apr 10

BellevueMar 20–Apr 3

Grand IslandMar 26–Apr 9

KearneyApr 2–Apr 16

FremontMar 26–Apr 9

NorfolkApr 3–Apr 17

ColumbusMar 24–Apr 7

PapillionMar 24–Apr 7

HastingsMar 25–Apr 8

North PlatteApr 13–Apr 27

When should I plant strawberries in Nebraska?

In Omaha, plant out from March 19 to April 2. Across Nebraska the window opens between March 19 and April 13, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Set out crowns 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.