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What to plant now in Omaha

This month's sowing list for Omaha, what is ready to pick, when to plant the favourites, the planting year at a glance and the local frost dates.

October

1 vegetable to sow or plant now

1 of them are at their best time to start. The last frost is usually around April 23, and frost is unlikely after about May 5.

Sow or plant in Omaha in October

Start seeds indoors

Nothing this month.

Direct sow

Nothing this month.

Transplant

  • Garlic

Ready to pick in October

  • Arugula
  • Beets
  • Bok choy
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Bush beans
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Chives
  • Cilantro
  • Dill
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Parsley
  • Pole beans
  • Radish
  • Scallions
  • Strawberry
  • Swiss chard
  • Tomato
  • Turnip
  • Winter squash

Coming up in November

Nothing new starts in November. This month's list carries on.

When to plant the favourites in Omaha

Tomato

Tomatoes

Start seeds indoors: March to May.

Transplant: May to July.

Best time to start: May to June.

Pick: July to October.

First pick about 16 weeks after starting.

Potato

Potatoes

Plant: April.

Best time to start: April.

Pick: July to August.

First pick about 10 weeks after starting.

Garlic

Garlic

Plant: September to November.

Best time to start: September to November.

Pick: May to July.

First pick about 35 weeks after starting.

Lettuce

Lettuce

Direct sow: March to April and August to September.

Best time to start: March to May and August to September.

Pick: June and October to November.

First pick about 7 weeks after starting.

Carrot

Carrots

Direct sow: April to May and July to August.

Best time to start: April and July to August.

Pick: June to December.

First pick about 7 weeks after starting.

Bush beans

Bush beans

Direct sow: May to July.

Best time to start: May to July.

Pick: July to October.

First pick about 7 weeks after starting.

Onion

Onions

Start seeds indoors: February to March.

Transplant: April to May.

Best time to start: April to May.

Pick: July to August.

First pick about 19 weeks after starting.

Strawberry

Strawberries

Plant: April to May.

Best time to start: April to May.

Pick: August to November.

First pick about 14 weeks after starting.

Winter squash

Winter squash

Start seeds indoors: April to June.

Direct sow: May to June.

Transplant: May to July.

Best time to start: May to June.

Pick: August to October.

First pick about 13 weeks after starting.

Zucchini

Zucchini

Start seeds indoors: April to July.

Direct sow: May to August.

Transplant: May to August.

Best time to start: May to July.

Pick: June to September.

First pick about 6 weeks after starting.

The planting year in Omaha

VegetableONDJFMAMJJASFirst pick
ArugulaSSSSSabout 4 weeks
BasilTSSSPabout 7 weeks
BeetsSSSSSSabout 5 weeks
Bell pepperTTPPPabout 16 weeks
Bok choySSSSSSabout 4 weeks
BroccoliTPabout 12 weeks
Brussels sproutsTPabout 19 weeks
Bush beansSSSabout 7 weeks
CabbageTPPTPabout 13 weeks
CantaloupeTSSabout 9 weeks
CarrotSSSSabout 7 weeks
CauliflowerTPabout 14 weeks
CeleryTPabout 21 weeks
ChivesTSSSTSPabout 7 weeks
CilantroSSabout 6 weeks
CucumberTSSSPabout 6 weeks
DillSSSSabout 5 weeks
EggplantTTPPPabout 17 weeks
Fava beansSabout 13 weeks
GarlicPPPabout 35 weeks
Hot pepperTTPPPabout 18 weeks
KaleTSSTSSabout 7 weeks
LeekTPabout 20 weeks
LettuceSSSSabout 7 weeks
OkraSSabout 6 weeks
OnionTTPPabout 19 weeks
ParsleyTSSSTSPabout 7 weeks
PeasSabout 11 weeks
Pole beansSSSabout 8 weeks
PotatoPabout 10 weeks
RadishSSSSSSabout 3 weeks
Runner beansSabout 9 weeks
ScallionsSSSSSSabout 5 weeks
SpinachSSabout 8 weeks
StrawberryPPabout 14 weeks
Sweet cornTSSSabout 9 weeks
Sweet potatoPabout 12 weeks
Swiss chardSSSSSSabout 5 weeks
TomatoTTPPPabout 16 weeks
TurnipSSSabout 7 weeks
WatermelonTSPabout 10 weeks
Winter squashTSSPabout 13 weeks
ZucchiniTSSSSabout 6 weeks

The chart starts at October. "First pick" is the usual time from starting to the first harvest.

Choose a heat-tolerant variety of: fava beans.

Omaha season by season

Spring March to May

Time to start: arugula, basil, beets, bell pepper, bok choy, bush beans, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrot, celery, chives, cilantro, cucumber, dill, eggplant, fava beans, hot pepper, kale, leek, lettuce, parsley, peas, pole beans, potato, radish, scallions, spinach, strawberry, sweet corn, Swiss chard, tomato, turnip, watermelon, winter squash and zucchini.

Last chance for: arugula, cabbage, carrot, celery, cilantro, dill, fava beans, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, peas, potato, spinach, strawberry and turnip.

Summer June to August

Time to start: arugula, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, dill, kale, lettuce, okra, radish, runner beans, sweet potato and turnip.

Last chance for: basil, bell pepper, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bush beans, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrot, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, hot pepper, okra, pole beans, radish, runner beans, sweet corn, sweet potato, tomato, watermelon, winter squash and zucchini.

Fall September to November

Time to start: cilantro and garlic.

Last chance for: arugula, beets, bok choy, chives, cilantro, dill, garlic, kale, lettuce, parsley, radish, scallions, Swiss chard and turnip.

Winter December to February

Time to start: celery, leek and onion.

Last chance for: celery and leek.

Frost in Omaha

Last frost, most years
around April 23
Frost is unlikely after
about May 5
First frost, most years
around October 12
Frost-free days in a year
about 172

The end of frost is not planting time. Tender plants also need warm nights, which usually come two to four weeks later, and a week or two of hardening off first, so go by the months for each vegetable above. A low corner where cold air settles runs later. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, winter squash and basil are the ones to hold back or cover.

Harder to grow in Omaha

Too cold here: celeriac, parsnip and rutabaga.

Questions about planting in Omaha

What can I plant now in Omaha?

In October, 1 vegetables can be sown or planted in Omaha, including garlic. The full list is at the top of this page and changes every month.

When should I plant tomatoes in Omaha?

In Omaha, sow tomatoes indoors from March to May and transplant them from May to July. The best time to start is from May to June. Picking runs from July to October.

When should I plant potatoes in Omaha?

In Omaha, plant potatoes in April. The best time to start is in April. Picking runs from July to August.

When should I plant garlic in Omaha?

In Omaha, plant garlic from September to November. The best time to start is from September to November. Picking runs from May to July.

When is the last frost in Omaha?

In most years the last frost in Omaha comes around April 23. Frost is unlikely after about May 5, though tender vegetables go out later still, once nights are warm. The first frost of the cold season usually arrives around October 12.

Which vegetables are quickest to grow in Omaha?

The quick ones are radish (about 3 weeks), arugula (about 4 weeks), bok choy (about 4 weeks), beets (about 5 weeks), scallions (about 5 weeks), Swiss chard (about 5 weeks), cilantro (about 6 weeks) and cucumber (about 6 weeks). The time is from starting to the first pick.

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These dates are estimates for general guidance, based on the usual weather in Omaha. Seasons vary from year to year, so check the seed packet and local advice as well.
Temperatures: Source: Meteostat and its data providers (CC BY 4.0). Crop temperature ranges checked against FAO ECOCROP (CC BY 4.0).

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