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Dale, IN planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Dale, IN (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 11, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 26, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 27, 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 Dale, IN’s first frost (~Oct 26, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Dale

47523

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