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Lafayette, IN planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lafayette, IN (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 26, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 18, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 12, 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 Lafayette, IN’s first frost (~Oct 18, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lafayette, IN

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Lafayette, IN (covering 4 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.