When to plant sweet potatoes in Nebraska

Plant out in Omaha

May 7–May 21

Across Nebraska the window opens between May 7 and June 1. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Set out slips when the soil is warm, around 65°F. They need a long, hot season.

Sweet potatoes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

OmahaMay 7–May 21

LincolnMay 15–May 29

BellevueMay 8–May 22

Grand IslandMay 14–May 28

KearneyMay 21–Jun 4

FremontMay 14–May 28

NorfolkMay 22–Jun 5

ColumbusMay 12–May 26

PapillionMay 12–May 26

HastingsMay 13–May 27

North PlatteJun 1–Jun 15

When should I plant sweet potatoes in Nebraska?

In Omaha, plant out from May 7 to May 21. Across Nebraska the window opens between May 7 and June 1, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.