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Perry County, IL — Planting Guide

Perry County is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost is October 20, giving you a growing season of approximately 194 days.

At an elevation of 806 ft, Perry County receives approximately 36.9 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 85°F with winter lows around 24°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.

🌡️ Zone

7a (0°F to 5°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

April 9

🍂 First Frost

October 20

📅 Growing Season

194 days

⛰️ Elevation

806 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

36.9 in

Perry County, IL Moderate season
194 days
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Last Spring Frost April 9
➔ 194 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost October 20

Perry County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 7a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 9 First Frost: Oct 20

Soil & Growing Conditions in Perry County

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.

Watering Needs

Moderate rainfall (36.9 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.

Season Tips

194-day frost-free season

Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Perry County

112 vegetables that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Perry County.

Show all 112 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 16 – Aug 20 80–100
Amaranth Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 23 – Sep 10 90–120
Artichoke — — Apr 23 — Aug 27 – Nov 5 120–180
Arugula Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 14 – Jul 16 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 23 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 26 — Aug 11 May 21 – Jun 18 50–70
Belgian Endive Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 30 – Sep 24 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 25 – Aug 6 60–90
Black Beans — Apr 16 — — Jul 16 – Sep 3 90–120
Bok Choy Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 21 – Jun 25 40–60
Broccoli Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 11 – Jul 23 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 21 – Jun 25 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 9 – Sep 3 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 23 – Aug 27 85–110
Cabbage Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 11 – Aug 6 60–100
Calabash Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 16 – Sep 10 80–120
Cardoon — — Apr 23 — Aug 27 – Oct 8 120–150
Carrots — Mar 26 — Aug 11 May 28 – Jul 2 60–80
Cauliflower Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Aug 6 55–100
Celeriac Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 23 – Aug 27 100–120
Celery Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 2 – Aug 27 80–120
Celtuce Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 11 – Jul 23 60–90
Chard Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Jul 23 50–60
Chayote Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Aug 27 – Nov 5 120–180
Chickpeas Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 2 – Aug 13 80–110
Chicory Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 11 – Jul 23 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Jul 2 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 16 – Aug 20 80–100
Collard Greens Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Aug 6 55–75
Corn — Apr 16 — — Jun 18 – Aug 13 60–100
Cowpeas — Apr 16 — — Jun 18 – Jul 30 60–90
Cress Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Apr 23 – May 14 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 11 – Jul 9 45–60
Crosne — Mar 26 — Aug 11 Aug 27 – Oct 29 150–200
Cucumber Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Aug 13 50–70
Daikon — Mar 26 — Aug 11 May 21 – Jun 18 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 16 – Aug 20 80–100
Edamame — Apr 16 — — Jul 2 – Aug 13 75–100
Eggplant Feb 5 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 2 – Sep 3 65–85
Endive Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 28 – Jul 2 45–65
Escarole Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Jul 2 50–70
Fava Beans Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 25 – Aug 6 75–100
Fennel Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 25 – Aug 6 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 8 Dec 8 – Apr 20 90–240
Green Beans — Apr 16 — — Jun 11 – Aug 6 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 23 — Aug 27 – Nov 5 120–180
Hot Peppers Feb 5 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 2 – Oct 8 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Aug 6 – Sep 10 100–120
Jicama Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Aug 27 – Nov 5 120–180
Kabocha Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 23 – Aug 20 85–100
Kai Lan Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 28 – Jun 25 45–60
Kale Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Jul 30 50–70
Kidney Beans — Apr 16 — — Jul 16 – Aug 20 85–110
Kohlrabi Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 28 – Jul 2 45–65
Komatsuna Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 14 – Jun 18 35–50
Leeks Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 9 – Sep 24 90–150
Lentils Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 2 – Aug 13 80–110
Lettuce Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 14 – Jul 23 30–60
Lima Beans — Apr 16 — — Jun 18 – Jul 30 60–90
Loofah Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Aug 6 – Oct 8 100–150
Luffa Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 23 – Oct 8 90–150
Mache Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 21 – Jun 25 40–60
Malabar Spinach Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Jul 16 55–70
Melon Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 2 – Aug 20 70–100
Microgreens Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Apr 16 – May 14 7–21
Mitsuba Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 May 28 – Jul 23 50–70
Mizuna Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 14 – Jun 11 30–45
Mustard Greens Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 14 – Jul 16 30–50
Napa Cabbage Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Jul 9 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Jul 16 55–70
Okra Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Aug 13 50–65
Onion Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 9 – Aug 27 90–120
Pac Choi Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 21 – Jun 18 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 26 — Aug 11 Jul 9 – Aug 20 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 11 – Jul 9 45–60
Peas Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Jul 30 55–70
Peppers Feb 5 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 25 – Sep 3 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Aug 13 55–70
Potatoes Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 2 – Sep 10 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 23 – Sep 10 85–120
Purslane Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 21 – Jun 25 40–60
Radicchio Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 11 – Jul 16 60–80
Radish — Mar 26 — Aug 11 Apr 23 – May 14 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 30 — — 365–730
Romanesco Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 25 – Aug 6 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 26 — Aug 11 Jun 18 – Jul 23 80–100
Salsify — Mar 26 — Aug 11 Jul 9 – Aug 20 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 18 – Aug 13 70–110
Scallions Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Jul 2 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 25 – Jul 30 60–80
Shallot Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jul 9 – Aug 27 90–120
Shiso Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Aug 13 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Aug 13 55–70
Snow Peas Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Jul 30 50–65
Soybeans — Apr 16 — — Jul 9 – Sep 3 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 23 – Aug 20 85–100
Spinach Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 14 – Jul 16 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 11 – Aug 13 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 16 – Sep 10 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 23 — Aug 13 – Oct 8 110–150
Sweet Corn — Apr 16 — — Jun 18 – Jul 30 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 23 – Sep 10 90–120
Tatsoi Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 14 – Jun 18 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 25 – Sep 3 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 25 – Sep 3 60–85
Turnip — Mar 26 — Aug 11 May 7 – Jun 11 40–60
Watercress Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 9 Aug 11 May 21 – Jun 25 40–60
Watermelon Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 2 – Aug 20 70–100
Wax Beans — Apr 16 — — Jun 11 – Aug 6 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jul 23 – Sep 10 90–120
Yard Long Beans Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Jul 30 55–80
Zucchini Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 11 – Aug 6 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Perry County

31 fruits that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Perry County.

Show all 31 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 30 — Jul 30 – Nov 12 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 30 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 30 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 30 — Jul 9 – Aug 13 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 30 — — 1095–1825
Cranberries — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Currants — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Elderberries — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 30 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 30 — Jul 9 – Sep 3 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 30 — — 1095–1825
Haskaps — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Honeydew — — Apr 30 — Jul 23 – Sep 3 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 30 — — 1095–1825
Lingonberries — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Loquat — — Apr 30 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 30 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 30 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 30 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 30 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 30 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 30 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 30 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 30 — Jul 30 – Dec 10 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Perry County

36 herbs that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Perry County.

Show all 36 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 — 365–730
Anise Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 Jul 2 – Sep 17 90–120
Basil Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Aug 20 50–75
Bee Balm — — Apr 16 — Jul 16 – Oct 1 90–120
Borage Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 May 28 – Jul 16 50–60
Caraway Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 — 365–450
Catnip — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 20 60–80
Chamomile Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Aug 13 60–90
Chervil Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 May 14 – Jul 16 40–60
Chives — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 27 60–90
Cilantro Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 May 14 – Jul 16 40–60
Comfrey — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 27 60–90
Cumin Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 Jul 16 – Sep 17 100–120
Dill Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 May 14 – Jul 16 40–60
Epazote Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 11 – Aug 6 45–60
Fennel (herb) Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Aug 13 60–90
Feverfew — — Apr 16 — Jul 16 – Oct 1 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 27 60–90
Horehound — — Apr 16 — Jul 2 – Aug 27 75–90
Hyssop — — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Aug 27 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 6 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Aug 27 70–90
Lovage — — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Aug 27 70–90
Marjoram — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 27 60–90
Mint — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 27 60–90
Oregano — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 27 60–90
Parsley Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Aug 6 60–80
Rosemary — — Apr 16 — Jul 9 – Nov 26 80–180
Rue — — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Aug 27 70–90
Sage — — Apr 16 — Jul 2 – Aug 27 75–90
Savory — — Apr 16 — Jun 11 – Aug 6 50–70
Sorrel Mar 5 Mar 26 Apr 2 Aug 11 May 14 – Jul 16 40–60
Tarragon — — Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Aug 27 60–90
Thai Basil Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 23 — Jun 18 – Aug 20 50–75
Thyme — — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Aug 27 70–90
Valerian — — Apr 16 — Aug 20 – Nov 26 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Perry County

53 flowers that grow well in Zone 7a with planting dates for Perry County.

Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 26 Apr 9 Apr 9 — Jun 4 – Sep 24 60–75
Alliums — — — Sep 15 Oct 13 – Nov 3 28–42
Anemones — — — Aug 25 Sep 8 – Oct 6 90–120
Astilbe Feb 5 — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Aug 20 70–100
Bachelor's Button Feb 26 Mar 5 Apr 9 Aug 25 Jun 11 – Sep 10 60–90
Begonias Jan 29 — Apr 9 — Jun 18 – Oct 8 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Feb 5 Apr 9 Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 29 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Feb 5 — Apr 16 — Jun 4 – Jul 9 60–90
Calendula Feb 26 Mar 5 Apr 9 Aug 25 May 28 – Sep 10 50–70
California Poppy — Mar 12 — Aug 25 May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Celosia Mar 12 Apr 9 Apr 9 — Jun 11 – Oct 8 60–90
Columbine Feb 12 Apr 16 Apr 16 — Jun 4 – Jul 9 70–100
Coreopsis Feb 5 Apr 9 Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Oct 29 60–80
Cosmos Mar 12 Apr 9 Apr 9 — Jun 18 – Oct 8 60–90
Crocus — — — Sep 15 Aug 11 – Sep 1 10–20
Daffodils — — — Sep 15 Aug 18 – Sep 8 20–40
Dahlias Mar 12 Apr 16 Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 29 70–120
Daylily Feb 5 — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 29 60–90
Dianthus Feb 12 Mar 5 Mar 19 — May 7 – Aug 6 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Feb 5 Apr 16 Apr 16 — Jul 2 – Oct 29 70–90
Foxglove Feb 12 Apr 16 Apr 16 — Jun 4 – Jul 9 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Feb 19 Apr 16 Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Nov 12 70–100
Geraniums Jan 29 — Apr 9 — Jun 18 – Oct 8 70–100
Gladiolus — Apr 9 Apr 9 — Jun 18 – Oct 22 70–100
Hostas Jan 29 — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 29 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Sep 15 Sep 8 – Sep 29 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 29 — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 15 90–150
Impatiens Feb 12 — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 15 60–75
Irises — Division Apr 16 — Jun 4 – Jul 9 60–100
Larkspur — Mar 12 — Aug 11 May 21 – Jul 30 60–90
Lavender Feb 5 — Apr 23 — Jul 2 – Sep 10 90–120
Lilies — Division Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 15 70–120
Lobelia Feb 5 — Mar 19 — May 14 – Aug 6 70–80
Lupine Feb 12 Apr 16 Apr 16 — Jun 4 – Jul 9 75–100
Marigolds Feb 26 Apr 9 Apr 9 — Jun 4 – Sep 10 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 12 Apr 9 Apr 9 — Jun 4 – Oct 8 55–65
Pansy Jan 29 — Apr 9 Aug 11 Jun 4 – Aug 13 70–90
Peonies — Division Apr 16 — Jun 11 – Jul 16 90–120
Petunia Feb 12 — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 15 70–90
Phlox Feb 5 Apr 16 Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Sep 17 80–110
Portulaca Mar 12 Apr 9 Apr 9 — May 28 – Sep 24 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Aug 25 Sep 22 – Oct 20 90–120
Roses Jan 29 — Apr 16 — Jun 25 – Oct 29 90–180
Salvia Feb 12 — Apr 9 — Jun 18 – Oct 8 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Feb 5 — Apr 16 — Aug 6 – Oct 29 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 29 Mar 12 Apr 9 Aug 25 Jun 18 – Sep 10 70–100
Sunflower Mar 19 Apr 9 Apr 9 — Jul 2 – Oct 8 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 26 Mar 12 Apr 9 Sep 8 May 21 – Aug 13 45–60
Sweet Pea — Mar 5 — Aug 25 May 14 – Aug 6 65–85
Tulips — — — Sep 15 Sep 1 – Sep 22 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 29 — Apr 9 — Jun 18 – Oct 8 70–90
Yarrow Feb 5 Apr 9 Apr 16 — Jun 18 – Oct 29 60–90
Zinnia Mar 12 Apr 9 Apr 9 — Jun 18 – Oct 8 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Perry County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Perry County, IL?

Perry County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Perry County, IL?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Perry County falls around April 9. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Perry County, IL?

The median first fall frost in Perry County arrives around October 20. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

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