When to plant Broccoli and brussels sprouts in Nebraska
In spring, from Mar 25 – Apr 20 in Beatrice to Apr 15 – June 1 in Scottsbluff.
For a fall crop, from June 1 – 30 in Norfolk to July 1 – Aug 1 in Papillion.
USDA gives brussels sprouts the same planting dates as broccoli.
Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrice | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Bellevue | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Columbus | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Fremont | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Grand Island | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Hastings | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Kearney | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 15 – July 15 |
| La Vista | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Lexington | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Lincoln | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Norfolk | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 1 – 30 |
| North Platte | Apr 15 – June 1 | June 1 – 30 |
| Omaha | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Papillion | Mar 25 – Apr 20 | July 1 – Aug 1 |
| Scottsbluff | Apr 15 – June 1 | June 1 – 30 |
| South Sioux City | Apr 1 – May 1 | June 15 – July 15 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. The full USDA table for broccoli.
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