What Can Grow in Bellevue, NE

Bellevue just south of Omaha shares the region's productive growing conditions near the Missouri River.

Bellevue, NE is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 156 days, with last frost around April 22 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

5bUSDA Zone
156 daysFrost-Free
April 22Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Bellevue
tomatoespepperscornbeanssquashpumpkins
💡 Planting Tips

Near Omaha conditions. Plant warm crops May 1. Good community garden opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bellevue, NE is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Bellevue just south of Omaha shares the region's productive growing conditions near the Missouri River.

The average last spring frost in Bellevue is around April 22. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 156 days.

Bellevue's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, squash, pumpkins. Near Omaha conditions. Plant warm crops May 1. Good community garden opportunities.

In Bellevue, 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.