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When to Plant Caraway in Nance County, NE

Caraway is a biennial herb grown for its distinctive crescent-shaped seeds used in rye bread, sauerkraut, and European cuisine. The leaves and roots are also edible.

Nance County, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost is October 8, giving you a growing season of approximately 164 days.

At an elevation of 797 feet, Nance County receives approximately 23.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 83°F, so choose short-season varieties of Caraway to ensure they mature before fall.

Nance County, NE (Zone 5b) Moderate season
164 days
Last Spring Frost April 27
164 growing days
First Fall Frost October 8

Nance County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Caraway Planting Timeline — Nance County, NE

Caraway Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 23 Mar 23 – Apr 6
Transplant Outdoors April 20 Apr 20 – May 4
Direct Sow April 13 Apr 13 – May 4
Fall Sowing July 30 Jul 30 – Aug 13

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" 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
August Fall Sowing
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

365–450 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 5b

📆 Growing Season

164 days in Nance County

Growing Tips for Nance County

Direct sow in spring or fall. Caraway produces seeds in its second year. Harvest seed heads when they turn brown. The young leaves can be used like parsley.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Fennel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Caraway in Nance County, NE?

Nance County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of April 27. Plan your Caraway planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Nance County, NE?

Nance County, Nebraska is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 27 and first fall frost is October 8.

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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 Nance County, NE. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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