Frost dates for 68973Roseland, NE
The average last spring frost in Roseland is April 22 and the average first fall frost is October 16, giving a typical growing season of about 176 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 22
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 16
- Growing season
- 176 days
Safer after May 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 172 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 19 · May 1 · May 14 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 20 | 158 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 22 · May 5 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 28 | 176 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 12 · Apr 26 | Oct 10 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 196 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Roseland
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 22 – May 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jun 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Jun 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Sep 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Apr 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 6 – Nov 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 68973 is matched to the NOAA station Hastings Muni Ap, NE, 19.4 km away, at 1,940 ft elevation (19 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Muni Ap, NE (used) | 1,940 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 16 |
| Hastings 4N, NE | 1,938 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 14 |
| Minden, NE | 2,160 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 12 |
| Red Cloud, NE | 1,732 ft | May 1 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Roseland
- Holstein, NE 68950 · last Apr 22, first Oct 16
- Ayr, NE 68925 · last Apr 22, first Oct 16
- Juniata, NE 68955 · last Apr 22, first Oct 16
- Bladen, NE 68928 · last May 1, first Oct 5
- Kenesaw, NE 68956 · last Apr 22, first Oct 16
- Hastings, NE 68902 · last Apr 22, first Oct 16
- Blue Hill, NE 68930 · last Apr 22, first Oct 16
- Heartwell, NE 68945 · last Apr 26, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Roseland, NE?
- For ZIP code 68973, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hastings Muni Ap, NE weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 5.
- When is the first frost in Roseland, NE?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 68973?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 176 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.