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Randolph County, IL — Planting Guide

Randolph County is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost is October 20, giving you a growing season of approximately 192 days.

At an elevation of 501 ft, Randolph County receives approximately 32.8 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 86°F with winter lows around 26°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.

🌡️ Zone

7a (0°F to 5°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

April 11

🍂 First Frost

October 20

📅 Growing Season

192 days

⛰️ Elevation

501 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

32.8 in

Randolph County, IL Moderate season
192 days
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Last Spring Frost April 11
➔ 192 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost October 20

Randolph 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 11 First Frost: Oct 20

Soil & Growing Conditions in Randolph County

Soil Type

Silt Loam

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

Watering Needs

Moderate rainfall (32.8 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.

Season Tips

192-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 Randolph County

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

Show all 112 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 18 – Aug 22 80–100
Amaranth Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Sep 12 90–120
Artichoke — — Apr 25 — Aug 29 – Nov 7 120–180
Arugula Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 16 – Jul 18 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 28 — Aug 11 May 23 – Jun 20 50–70
Belgian Endive Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Aug 1 – Sep 26 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 27 – Aug 8 60–90
Black Beans — Apr 18 — — Jul 18 – Sep 5 90–120
Bok Choy Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 23 – Jun 27 40–60
Broccoli Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 23 – Jun 27 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jul 11 – Sep 5 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Aug 29 85–110
Cabbage Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 13 – Aug 8 60–100
Calabash Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 18 – Sep 12 80–120
Cardoon — — Apr 25 — Aug 29 – Oct 10 120–150
Carrots — Mar 28 — Aug 11 May 30 – Jul 4 60–80
Cauliflower Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 8 55–100
Celeriac Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jul 25 – Aug 29 100–120
Celery Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jul 4 – Aug 29 80–120
Celtuce Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–90
Chard Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Jul 25 50–60
Chayote Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Aug 29 – Nov 7 120–180
Chickpeas Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jul 4 – Aug 15 80–110
Chicory Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Jul 4 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 18 – Aug 22 80–100
Collard Greens Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 8 55–75
Corn — Apr 18 — — Jun 20 – Aug 15 60–100
Cowpeas — Apr 18 — — Jun 20 – Aug 1 60–90
Cress Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Apr 25 – May 16 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 13 – Jul 11 45–60
Crosne — Mar 28 — Aug 11 Aug 29 – Oct 31 150–200
Cucumber Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Aug 15 50–70
Daikon — Mar 28 — Aug 11 May 23 – Jun 20 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 18 – Aug 22 80–100
Edamame — Apr 18 — — Jul 4 – Aug 15 75–100
Eggplant Feb 7 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Sep 5 65–85
Endive Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 30 – Jul 4 45–65
Escarole Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Jul 4 50–70
Fava Beans Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 27 – Aug 8 75–100
Fennel Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 27 – Aug 8 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 8 Dec 8 – Apr 20 90–240
Green Beans — Apr 18 — — Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 25 — Aug 29 – Nov 7 120–180
Hot Peppers Feb 7 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Oct 10 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Aug 8 – Sep 12 100–120
Jicama Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Aug 29 – Nov 7 120–180
Kabocha Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Aug 22 85–100
Kai Lan Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 30 – Jun 27 45–60
Kale Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 1 50–70
Kidney Beans — Apr 18 — — Jul 18 – Aug 22 85–110
Kohlrabi Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 30 – Jul 4 45–65
Komatsuna Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 16 – Jun 20 35–50
Leeks Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jul 11 – Sep 26 90–150
Lentils Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jul 4 – Aug 15 80–110
Lettuce Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 16 – Jul 25 30–60
Lima Beans — Apr 18 — — Jun 20 – Aug 1 60–90
Loofah Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Aug 8 – Oct 10 100–150
Luffa Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Oct 10 90–150
Mache Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 23 – Jun 27 40–60
Malabar Spinach Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Jul 18 55–70
Melon Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Aug 22 70–100
Microgreens Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Apr 18 – May 16 7–21
Mitsuba Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 May 30 – Jul 25 50–70
Mizuna Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 16 – Jun 13 30–45
Mustard Greens Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 16 – Jul 18 30–50
Napa Cabbage Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Jul 11 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Jul 18 55–70
Okra Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Aug 15 50–65
Onion Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jul 11 – Aug 29 90–120
Pac Choi Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 23 – Jun 20 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 28 — Aug 11 Jul 11 – Aug 22 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 13 – Jul 11 45–60
Peas Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 1 55–70
Peppers Feb 7 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 27 – Sep 5 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Aug 15 55–70
Potatoes Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Sep 12 85–120
Purslane Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 23 – Jun 27 40–60
Radicchio Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 13 – Jul 18 60–80
Radish — Mar 28 — Aug 11 Apr 25 – May 16 22–35
Rhubarb — — May 2 — — 365–730
Romanesco Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 27 – Aug 8 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 28 — Aug 11 Jun 20 – Jul 25 80–100
Salsify — Mar 28 — Aug 11 Jul 11 – Aug 22 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 20 – Aug 15 70–110
Scallions Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Jul 4 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 27 – Aug 1 60–80
Shallot Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jul 11 – Aug 29 90–120
Shiso Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Aug 15 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Aug 15 55–70
Snow Peas Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 1 50–65
Soybeans — Apr 18 — — Jul 11 – Sep 5 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Aug 22 85–100
Spinach Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 16 – Jul 18 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 13 – Aug 15 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 18 – Sep 12 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 25 — Aug 15 – Oct 10 110–150
Sweet Corn — Apr 18 — — Jun 20 – Aug 1 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Sep 12 90–120
Tatsoi Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 16 – Jun 20 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 27 – Sep 5 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 27 – Sep 5 60–85
Turnip — Mar 28 — Aug 11 May 9 – Jun 13 40–60
Watercress Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 11 Aug 11 May 23 – Jun 27 40–60
Watermelon Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Aug 22 70–100
Wax Beans — Apr 18 — — Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Sep 12 90–120
Yard Long Beans Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Aug 1 55–80
Zucchini Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Randolph County

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

Show all 31 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — May 2 — Aug 1 – Nov 14 90–180
Aronia — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — May 2 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — May 2 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — May 2 — Jul 11 – Aug 15 70–90
Che Fruit — — May 2 — — 1095–1825
Cranberries — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Currants — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Elderberries — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Figs — — May 2 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — May 2 — Jul 11 – Sep 5 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — May 2 — — 1095–1825
Haskaps — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Honeydew — — May 2 — Jul 25 – Sep 5 80–110
Jostaberry — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — May 2 — — 1095–1825
Lingonberries — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Loquat — — May 2 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — May 2 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — May 2 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — May 2 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — May 2 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Quince — — May 2 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — May 2 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — May 2 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — May 2 — Aug 1 – Dec 12 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Randolph County

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

Show all 36 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 — 365–730
Anise Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 Jul 4 – Sep 19 90–120
Basil Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Aug 22 50–75
Bee Balm — — Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Oct 3 90–120
Borage Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 May 30 – Jul 18 50–60
Caraway Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 — 365–450
Catnip — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 22 60–80
Chamomile Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 15 60–90
Chervil Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 May 16 – Jul 18 40–60
Chives — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Cilantro Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 May 16 – Jul 18 40–60
Comfrey — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Cumin Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 Jul 18 – Sep 19 100–120
Dill Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 May 16 – Jul 18 40–60
Epazote Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 45–60
Fennel (herb) Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 15 60–90
Feverfew — — Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Oct 3 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Horehound — — Apr 18 — Jul 4 – Aug 29 75–90
Hyssop — — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 29 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 8 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 29 70–90
Lovage — — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 29 70–90
Marjoram — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Mint — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Oregano — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Parsley Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 8 60–80
Rosemary — — Apr 18 — Jul 11 – Nov 28 80–180
Rue — — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 29 70–90
Sage — — Apr 18 — Jul 4 – Aug 29 75–90
Savory — — Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–70
Sorrel Mar 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 Aug 11 May 16 – Jul 18 40–60
Tarragon — — Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Thai Basil Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 25 — Jun 20 – Aug 22 50–75
Thyme — — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 29 70–90
Valerian — — Apr 18 — Aug 22 – Nov 28 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Randolph County

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

Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 28 Apr 11 Apr 11 — Jun 6 – Sep 26 60–75
Alliums — — — Sep 15 Oct 13 – Nov 3 28–42
Anemones — — — Aug 25 Sep 8 – Oct 6 90–120
Astilbe Feb 7 — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 22 70–100
Bachelor's Button Feb 28 Mar 7 Apr 11 Aug 25 Jun 13 – Sep 12 60–90
Begonias Jan 31 — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Oct 10 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Feb 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 31 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Feb 7 — Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Jul 11 60–90
Calendula Feb 28 Mar 7 Apr 11 Aug 25 May 30 – Sep 12 50–70
California Poppy — Mar 14 — Aug 25 May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Celosia Mar 14 Apr 11 Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Oct 10 60–90
Columbine Feb 14 Apr 18 Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Jul 11 70–100
Coreopsis Feb 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Oct 31 60–80
Cosmos Mar 14 Apr 11 Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Oct 10 60–90
Crocus — — — Sep 15 Aug 11 – Sep 1 10–20
Daffodils — — — Sep 15 Aug 18 – Sep 8 20–40
Dahlias Mar 14 Apr 18 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 31 70–120
Daylily Feb 7 — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 31 60–90
Dianthus Feb 14 Mar 7 Mar 21 — May 9 – Aug 8 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Feb 7 Apr 18 Apr 18 — Jul 4 – Oct 31 70–90
Foxglove Feb 14 Apr 18 Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Jul 11 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Feb 21 Apr 18 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Nov 14 70–100
Geraniums Jan 31 — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Oct 10 70–100
Gladiolus — Apr 11 Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Oct 24 70–100
Hostas Jan 31 — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 31 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Sep 15 Sep 8 – Sep 29 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 31 — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 17 90–150
Impatiens Feb 14 — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 17 60–75
Irises — Division Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Jul 11 60–100
Larkspur — Mar 14 — Aug 11 May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Lavender Feb 7 — Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Sep 12 90–120
Lilies — Division Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 17 70–120
Lobelia Feb 7 — Mar 21 — May 16 – Aug 8 70–80
Lupine Feb 14 Apr 18 Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Jul 11 75–100
Marigolds Feb 28 Apr 11 Apr 11 — Jun 6 – Sep 12 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 14 Apr 11 Apr 11 — Jun 6 – Oct 10 55–65
Pansy Jan 31 — Apr 11 Aug 11 Jun 6 – Aug 15 70–90
Peonies — Division Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Jul 18 90–120
Petunia Feb 14 — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 17 70–90
Phlox Feb 7 Apr 18 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Sep 19 80–110
Portulaca Mar 14 Apr 11 Apr 11 — May 30 – Sep 26 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Aug 25 Sep 22 – Oct 20 90–120
Roses Jan 31 — Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 31 90–180
Salvia Feb 14 — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Oct 10 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Feb 7 — Apr 18 — Aug 8 – Oct 31 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 31 Mar 14 Apr 11 Aug 25 Jun 20 – Sep 12 70–100
Sunflower Mar 21 Apr 11 Apr 11 — Jul 4 – Oct 10 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 28 Mar 14 Apr 11 Sep 8 May 23 – Aug 15 45–60
Sweet Pea — Mar 7 — Aug 25 May 16 – Aug 8 65–85
Tulips — — — Sep 15 Sep 1 – Sep 22 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 31 — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Oct 10 70–90
Yarrow Feb 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Oct 31 60–90
Zinnia Mar 14 Apr 11 Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Oct 10 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Randolph County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Randolph County, IL?

Randolph 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 Randolph County, IL?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Randolph County falls around April 11. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

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

The median first fall frost in Randolph 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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