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Cedar Lake, IN planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Cedar Lake, IN (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 29, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 16, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 14, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Cedar Lake, IN’s first frost (~Oct 16, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Cedar Lake

46303

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Cedar Lake, IN (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.