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When to Plant Onion in Dixon County, NE

Onions are a fundamental kitchen staple available in yellow, white, and red varieties. Choose long-day, short-day, or intermediate types based on your latitude.

Dixon County, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is April 30 and the first fall frost is October 7, giving you a growing season of approximately 160 days.

At an elevation of 654 feet, Dixon County receives approximately 26.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 84°F, so choose short-season varieties of Onion to ensure they mature before fall.

Dixon County, NE (Zone 5a) Moderate season
160 days
Last Spring Frost April 30
160 growing days
First Fall Frost October 7

Dixon County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Onion Planting Timeline — Dixon County, NE

Onion Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 26 Mar 26 – Apr 9
Transplant Outdoors April 30 Apr 30 – May 14
Direct Sow April 16 Apr 16 – May 7
Harvest July 30 Jul 30 – Sep 17
Fall Sowing July 29 Jul 29 – Aug 12

Plant 1" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June
July Fall Sowing Harvest
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September Harvest
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

90–120 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 5a

📆 Growing Season

160 days in Dixon County

Growing Tips for Dixon County

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting. Match day-length type to your latitude. Stop watering when tops begin to fall over and cure bulbs for 2-3 weeks before storage.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Peas
  • Green Beans
  • Asparagus

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Onion in Dixon County, NE?

Dixon County is in Zone 5a with an average last frost of April 30. Plan your Onion planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Dixon County, NE?

Dixon County, Nebraska is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is April 30 and first fall frost is October 7.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Dixon County, NE. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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