Jackson County, IN — Planting Guide
Jackson County is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 12 and the first fall frost is October 20, giving you a growing season of approximately 191 days.
At an elevation of 1,250 ft, Jackson County receives approximately 33.8 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 85°F with winter lows around 21°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.
🌡️ Zone
6b (-5°F to 0°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
April 12
🍂 First Frost
October 20
📅 Growing Season
191 days
⛰️ Elevation
1,250 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
33.8 in
Jackson County, IN
Moderate season
191 days
Last Spring Frost
April 12
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191 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 20
Jackson County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 6b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 12
First Frost: Oct 20
Soil & Growing Conditions in Jackson County
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (33.8 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
191-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 Jackson County
107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Jackson County.
Show all 107 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | May 24 – Jun 21 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Aug 2 – Sep 27 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 30 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 13 | 80–120 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | May 31 – Jul 5 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jul 26 – Aug 30 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Jul 26 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jul 5 – Aug 16 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Apr 26 – May 17 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 12 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | Aug 30 – Oct 11 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | May 24 – Jun 21 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jul 5 – Aug 16 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 1 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Sep 6 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 31 – Jul 5 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 8 | Dec 8 – Mar 23 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Aug 30 – Nov 8 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 1 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 11 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 13 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 23 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 31 – Jun 28 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 31 – Jul 5 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jul 12 – Sep 27 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jul 5 – Aug 16 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jul 26 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 11 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Oct 11 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Apr 19 – May 17 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | May 31 – Jul 26 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Jul 12 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 19 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jul 12 – Aug 30 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 24 – Jun 21 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | Jul 12 – Aug 23 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 12 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 1 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 6 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Sep 13 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Sep 13 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | Apr 26 – May 17 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | Jul 12 – Aug 23 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 2 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jul 12 – Aug 30 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Feb 22 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 23 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 13 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Aug 16 – Oct 11 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 6 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 6 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 11 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | Aug 11 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Apr 19 | — | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Jackson County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Jackson County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | May 3 | — | Aug 2 – Nov 15 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | May 3 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | May 3 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | May 3 | — | Jul 26 – Sep 6 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Quince | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | May 3 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | May 3 | — | Aug 2 – Nov 15 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Jackson County
35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Jackson County.
Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | Jul 5 – Sep 20 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Feb 22 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Oct 4 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | May 31 – Jul 19 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | Jul 19 – Sep 20 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Feb 22 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Oct 4 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 30 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 9 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 30 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 30 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 30 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | Aug 11 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Feb 22 | Apr 19 | Apr 26 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 30 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Jackson County
53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Jackson County.
Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Feb 22 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 7 – Sep 20 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Sep 8 | Oct 6 – Nov 3 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 6 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | Sep 8 | Jun 14 – Sep 6 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Feb 1 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 4 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 25 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | — | May 31 – Sep 6 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | Mar 15 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Oct 11 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 25 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Oct 4 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Sep 8 | Jul 28 – Aug 18 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Sep 8 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 15 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 25 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 25 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 15 | Mar 15 | Mar 22 | — | May 10 – Aug 9 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 25 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Feb 22 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Nov 1 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Feb 1 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 4 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 18 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Feb 1 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 25 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Sep 8 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Feb 1 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 11 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Feb 15 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 11 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 12 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Mar 15 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 1 | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 4 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 8 | — | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Aug 16 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Mar 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 7 – Sep 13 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 4 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 | Aug 25 | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Feb 15 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 20 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 8 | Apr 19 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Sep 27 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | Mar 1 | — | Apr 12 | — | May 17 – Jun 14 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Feb 1 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 25 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 8 | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Oct 4 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 8 | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 9 – Nov 1 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Feb 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Sep 6 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Mar 22 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jul 5 – Oct 4 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 12 | — | May 24 – Aug 9 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 6 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Sep 15 | Aug 25 – Sep 22 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Feb 1 | — | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 25 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Sep 27 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Jackson County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Jackson County, IN?
Jackson County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 Jackson County, IN?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Jackson County falls around April 12. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Jackson County, IN?
The median first fall frost in Jackson County arrives around October 20. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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