Frost Dates for Fremont, NE 68025
Last spring frost April 26 · First fall frost October 5 · 162 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b
ZIP 68025 has about 31,700 people.
Moderate season: 162 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 13–May 9 (26 days). Fall frost risk spans September 19–October 22 (33 days).
Frost probability for 68025
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 9 | April 26 | April 13 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 19 | October 5 | October 22 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WAHOO (26.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 162-day season in Fremont
In Fremont (162 frost-free days, a moderate season), 31 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 24 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 22 | May 10–May 17 | 120 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 120 available after May 10. | Jun 5 |
| Pepper | Mar 15 | May 10–May 17 | 120 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 120 available after May 10. | Jun 10 |
| Lettuce | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 197 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 14 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 204 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 5. | Aug 3 |
| Cucumber | Apr 5 | May 10–May 17 | 134 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 9; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 9 |
| Beans | — | May 3–May 17 | 148 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 28. | Jul 16 |
| Peas | — | Mar 1–May 10 | 225 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 1. | Jul 25 |
| Zucchini | Apr 12 | May 10–May 17 | 134 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 14 |
| Onion | Feb 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 197 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 197 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 1–Apr 19 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 26. | Sep 2 |
| Kale | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Broccoli | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 197 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 197 available after Mar 29. | Jul 10 |
| Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 211 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 29. | Aug 3 |
| Radish | — | Mar 1–May 24 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Oct 12. | Sep 3 |
| Beets | — | Mar 1–May 24 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 4 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 183 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 5 | 267 | overwinter: Plant Oct 5 to Oct 26; harvest the following summer. | Oct 26 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 22–May 17 | 218 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 22; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 29 | May 3–May 10 | 134 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 134 available after May 3. | Jun 17 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 12 | May 10–May 10 | 127 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 127 available after May 10. | May 23 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 15 | Apr 19–May 3 | 176 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 19. | Jul 15 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 1 | Apr 12–Apr 12 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 4 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 1–May 24 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 26. | Sep 2 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 211 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 211 available after Mar 29. | Jul 4 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 12 | May 10–May 17 | 127 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 127 available after May 10. | May 23 |
| Eggplant | Mar 8 | May 10–May 17 | 120 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 120 available after May 10. | Jun 15 |
| Okra | Mar 29 | May 3–May 10 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 14 |
| Basil | Mar 22 | May 17–May 17 | 127 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 17. | Jul 9 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 29–Apr 19 | 197 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 9 |
| Parsley | Feb 15 | May 3–May 10 | 162 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 162 available after May 3. | Jul 20 |
| Celery | Feb 15 | May 3–May 17 | 162 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 162 available after May 3. | May 31 |
| Scallions | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 29 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 14 |
| Collards | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 12 | May 10–May 17 | 120 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 120 available after May 10. | May 31 |
| Chives | Feb 1 | May 3–May 10 | 176 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 176 available after May 3. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 1–May 24 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 4 |
| Oregano | Feb 15 | May 3–May 10 | 176 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 176 available after May 3. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 1 | May 3–May 10 | 162 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 162 available after May 3. | — |
| Sage | Mar 1 | May 3–May 10 | 176 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 176 available after May 3. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 15 | May 3–May 10 | 176 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 176 available after May 3. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 12. | Aug 9 |
| Cosmos | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 10 | 148 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 9; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 9 |
| Lavender | Feb 1 | Apr 26–May 10 | 183 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 26. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 15 | Apr 26–May 3 | 148 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 19 |
| Melons | Apr 12 | May 10–May 17 | 120 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 120 available after May 10. | May 31 |
| Mint | — | Apr 26–May 10 | 183 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 26. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 3 | 148 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 14 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 3–May 17 | 141 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 141 available after May 3. | Jul 4 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 12 | May 10–May 17 | 127 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 127 available after May 10. | Jun 2 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 26–May 10 | 148 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 26. | Jun 29 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 1 | May 3–May 10 | 127 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 127 available after May 3. | Jun 10 |
| Watermelon | Apr 12 | May 3–May 10 | 127 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 127 available after May 3. | Jun 5 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 12 | May 10–May 17 | 134 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 14 |
| Zinnias | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 10 | 148 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 9; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 9 |
Month by month in Fremont
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 1), Lavender (Feb 1), Onion (Feb 1), Rosemary (Feb 1), Celery (Feb 15), Collards (Feb 15), +5 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Broccoli (Mar 1), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 1), Cabbage (Mar 1), Lettuce (Mar 1), Sage (Mar 1), Swiss Chard (Mar 1), +14 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 1), Beets (Mar 1), Dill (Mar 1), Peas (Mar 1), Radish (Mar 1), Spinach (Mar 1), +3 more. Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 29), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 29), Cabbage (Mar 29), Collards (Mar 29), Kale (Mar 29), Lettuce (Mar 29), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 22). |
| April | Start indoors: Cucumber (Apr 5), Butternut Squash (Apr 12), Cantaloupe (Apr 12), Melons (Apr 12), Pumpkin (Apr 12), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 12), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Apr 5), Potatoes (Apr 12), Sunflowers (Apr 26). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 12), Swiss Chard (Apr 12), Bok Choy (Apr 19), Cauliflower (Apr 19), Cosmos (Apr 26), Lavender (Apr 26), +4 more. Last frost around April 26. |
| May | Direct sow from: Beans (May 3), Pole Beans (May 3). Transplant from: Celery (May 3), Chives (May 3), Corn (May 3), Okra (May 3), Oregano (May 3), Parsley (May 3), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (May 23), Pumpkin (May 23), Cantaloupe (May 31), Celery (May 31), Melons (May 31). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Spaghetti Squash (Jun 2), Tomato (Jun 5), Watermelon (Jun 5), Pepper (Jun 10), Tomatillos (Jun 10), Eggplant (Jun 15), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jul 4), Pole Beans (Jul 4), Basil (Jul 9), Cosmos (Jul 9), Cucumber (Jul 9), Zinnias (Jul 9), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 3), Carrots (Aug 3), Beets (Aug 4), Dill (Aug 4), Swiss Chard (Aug 4), Calendula (Aug 9), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 2), Spinach (Sep 2), Radish (Sep 3). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 5). First frost around October 5. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 26). |
| 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 Fremont, NE (ZIP 68025)?
The median last spring frost date for Fremont, NE (ZIP code 68025) is around April 26. 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 13; one in ten it runs past May 9.
What is the first fall frost date in Fremont, NE?
The median first fall frost date for Fremont, NE is around October 5. 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 19 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Fremont, NE?
The frost-free growing season in Fremont is about 162 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 Fremont (162 frost-free days, a moderate season), 31 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 24 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Fremont, NE?
Fremont, NE is in USDA hardiness zone 5b (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 Fremont, NE?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 22 and plant out May 10 in Fremont. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Fremont?
Two: plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 12.
When do I plant garlic in Fremont?
Oct 5 to Oct 26; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Bennington (ZIP 68007) has 169 frost-free days, 7 more than Fremont (ZIP 68025). See Bennington ZIP 68007 frost dates
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