What Can Grow in Omaha, NE

Omaha on the Missouri River has productive growing conditions with warm humid summers and good soils.

Omaha, NE is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 158 days, with last frost around April 20 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

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

River valley warmth. Plant warm crops May 1. Great corn and pumpkin conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Omaha, NE is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Omaha on the Missouri River has productive growing conditions with warm humid summers and good soils.

The average last spring frost in Omaha is around April 20. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 158 days.

Omaha's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, squash, pumpkins. River valley warmth. Plant warm crops May 1. Great corn and pumpkin conditions.

In Omaha, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 20. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.