Frost Dates for Bennington, NE 68007
Last spring frost April 24 · First fall frost October 10 · 169 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a
ZIP 68007 has about 19,500 people.
Moderate season: 169 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 9–May 9 (30 days). Fall frost risk spans September 23–October 26 (33 days).
Frost probability for 68007
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 9 | April 24 | April 9 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 23 | October 10 | October 26 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FREMONT (23.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 169-day season in Bennington
In Bennington (169 frost-free days, a moderate season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 20 | May 8–May 15 | 127 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 127 available after May 8. | Jun 10 |
| Pepper | Mar 13 | May 8–May 15 | 127 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 127 available after May 8. | Jun 15 |
| Lettuce | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 19 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 211 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 3. | Aug 8 |
| Cucumber | Apr 3 | May 8–May 15 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 14 |
| Beans | — | May 1–May 15 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Oct 3. | Jul 21 |
| Peas | — | Feb 27–May 8 | 232 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 232 available after Feb 27. | Jul 30 |
| Zucchini | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Onion | Jan 30 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 204 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 27–Apr 17 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 7 |
| Kale | Feb 13 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Broccoli | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 204 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 27. | Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 218 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 27. | Aug 8 |
| Radish | — | Feb 27–May 22 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Oct 17. | Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | Feb 27–May 22 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 190 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 10 | 274 | overwinter: Plant Oct 10 to Oct 31; harvest the following summer. | Oct 31 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 20–May 15 | 225 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 20; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 27 | May 1–May 8 | 141 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 141 available after May 1. | Jun 22 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 10 | May 8–May 8 | 134 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 134 available after May 8. | May 28 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 13 | Apr 17–May 1 | 183 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 17. | Jul 20 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 27 | Apr 10–Apr 10 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 27–May 22 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 7 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 218 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 27. | Jul 9 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 134 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 134 available after May 8. | May 28 |
| Eggplant | Mar 6 | May 8–May 15 | 127 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 127 available after May 8. | Jun 20 |
| Okra | Mar 27 | May 1–May 8 | 148 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Basil | Mar 20 | May 15–May 15 | 134 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 14 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 27–Apr 17 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 14 |
| Parsley | Feb 13 | May 1–May 8 | 169 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 169 available after May 1. | Jul 25 |
| Celery | Feb 13 | May 1–May 15 | 169 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 169 available after May 1. | Jun 5 |
| Scallions | Feb 13 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 27 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 19 |
| Collards | Feb 13 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 127 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 127 available after May 8. | Jun 5 |
| Chives | Jan 30 | May 1–May 8 | 183 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 183 available after May 1. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 27–May 22 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Oregano | Feb 13 | May 1–May 8 | 183 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 183 available after May 1. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 30 | May 1–May 8 | 169 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 169 available after May 1. | — |
| Sage | Feb 27 | May 1–May 8 | 183 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 183 available after May 1. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 13 | May 1–May 8 | 183 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 183 available after May 1. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 14 |
| Cosmos | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 8 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 14 |
| Lavender | Jan 30 | Apr 24–May 8 | 190 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 24. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 13 | Apr 24–May 1 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 24 |
| Melons | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 127 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 127 available after May 8. | Jun 5 |
| Mint | — | Apr 24–May 8 | 190 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 24. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 1–May 15 | 148 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 148 available after May 1. | Jul 9 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 134 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 134 available after May 8. | Jun 7 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 24–May 8 | 155 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 24. | Jul 4 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 27 | May 1–May 8 | 134 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 134 available after May 1. | Jun 15 |
| Watermelon | Apr 10 | May 1–May 8 | 134 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 134 available after May 1. | Jun 10 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Zinnias | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 8 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 14 |
Month by month in Bennington
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 30), Lavender (Jan 30), Onion (Jan 30), Rosemary (Jan 30). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 13), Collards (Feb 13), Kale (Feb 13), Oregano (Feb 13), Parsley (Feb 13), Scallions (Feb 13), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 27), Beets (Feb 27), Dill (Feb 27), Peas (Feb 27), Radish (Feb 27), Spinach (Feb 27). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 6), Calendula (Mar 13), Cauliflower (Mar 13), Marigolds (Mar 13), Pepper (Mar 13), Basil (Mar 20), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 13), Cilantro (Mar 27), Turnip (Mar 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 27), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 27), Cabbage (Mar 27), Collards (Mar 27), Kale (Mar 27), Lettuce (Mar 27), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 20). |
| April | Start indoors: Cucumber (Apr 3), Butternut Squash (Apr 10), Cantaloupe (Apr 10), Melons (Apr 10), Pumpkin (Apr 10), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 10), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Apr 3), Potatoes (Apr 10), Sunflowers (Apr 24). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 10), Swiss Chard (Apr 10), Bok Choy (Apr 17), Cauliflower (Apr 17), Cosmos (Apr 24), Lavender (Apr 24), +4 more. Last frost around April 24. |
| May | Direct sow from: Beans (May 1), Pole Beans (May 1). Transplant from: Celery (May 1), Chives (May 1), Corn (May 1), Okra (May 1), Oregano (May 1), Parsley (May 1), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (May 28), Pumpkin (May 28). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 5), Celery (Jun 5), Melons (Jun 5), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 7), Tomato (Jun 10), Watermelon (Jun 10), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 4), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 9), Pole Beans (Jul 9), Basil (Jul 14), Cosmos (Jul 14), Cucumber (Jul 14), +11 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 8), Carrots (Aug 8), Beets (Aug 9), Dill (Aug 9), Swiss Chard (Aug 9), Calendula (Aug 14), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 7), Spinach (Sep 7), Radish (Sep 8). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 10). First frost around October 10. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 31). |
| November | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Bennington, NE (ZIP 68007)?
The median last spring frost date for Bennington, NE (ZIP code 68007) is around April 24. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before April 9; one in ten it runs past May 9.
What is the first fall frost date in Bennington, NE?
The median first fall frost date for Bennington, NE is around October 10. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around September 23 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Bennington, NE?
The frost-free growing season in Bennington is about 169 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Bennington (169 frost-free days, a moderate season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Bennington, NE?
Bennington, NE is in USDA hardiness zone 6a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Bennington, NE?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 20 and plant out May 8 in Bennington. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Bennington?
Two: plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 17.
When do I plant garlic in Bennington?
Oct 10 to Oct 31; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
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