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Ripley County, IN — Planting Guide

Ripley County is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 10 and the first fall frost is October 20, giving you a growing season of approximately 193 days.

At an elevation of 772 ft, Ripley County receives approximately 35.7 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 88°F with winter lows around 25°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.

🌡️ Zone

6b (-5°F to 0°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

April 10

🍂 First Frost

October 20

📅 Growing Season

193 days

⛰️ Elevation

772 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

35.7 in

Ripley County, IN Moderate season
193 days
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Last Spring Frost April 10
➔ 193 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost October 20

Ripley 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 10 First Frost: Oct 20

Soil & Growing Conditions in Ripley County

Soil Type

Silt Loam

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

Watering Needs

Moderate rainfall (35.7 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.

Season Tips

193-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 Ripley County

107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Ripley County.

Show all 107 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 17 – Aug 21 80–100
Amaranth Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 24 – Sep 11 90–120
Arugula Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 15 – Jul 17 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 24 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 27 — Aug 11 May 22 – Jun 19 50–70
Belgian Endive Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 31 – Sep 25 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 26 – Aug 7 60–90
Black Beans — Apr 17 — — Jul 17 – Sep 4 90–120
Bok Choy Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 22 – Jun 26 40–60
Broccoli Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 12 – Jul 24 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 22 – Jun 26 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 10 – Sep 4 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 24 – Aug 28 85–110
Cabbage Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 12 – Aug 7 60–100
Calabash Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 17 – Sep 11 80–120
Carrots — Mar 27 — Aug 11 May 29 – Jul 3 60–80
Cauliflower Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Aug 7 55–100
Celeriac Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 24 – Aug 28 100–120
Celery Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 3 – Aug 28 80–120
Celtuce Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 12 – Jul 24 60–90
Chard Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Jul 24 50–60
Chickpeas Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 3 – Aug 14 80–110
Chicory Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 12 – Jul 24 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Jul 3 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 17 – Aug 21 80–100
Collard Greens Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Aug 7 55–75
Corn — Apr 17 — — Jun 19 – Aug 14 60–100
Cowpeas — Apr 17 — — Jun 19 – Jul 31 60–90
Cress Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Apr 24 – May 15 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 12 – Jul 10 45–60
Crosne — Mar 27 — Aug 11 Aug 28 – Oct 9 150–200
Cucumber Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Aug 14 50–70
Daikon — Mar 27 — Aug 11 May 22 – Jun 19 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 17 – Aug 21 80–100
Edamame — Apr 17 — — Jul 3 – Aug 14 75–100
Eggplant Jan 30 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 3 – Sep 4 65–85
Endive Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 29 – Jul 3 45–65
Escarole Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Jul 3 50–70
Fava Beans Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 26 – Aug 7 75–100
Fennel Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 26 – Aug 7 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 8 Dec 8 – Mar 23 90–240
Green Beans — Apr 17 — — Jun 12 – Aug 7 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 24 — Aug 28 – Nov 6 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 30 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 3 – Oct 9 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Aug 7 – Sep 11 100–120
Kabocha Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 24 – Aug 21 85–100
Kai Lan Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 29 – Jun 26 45–60
Kale Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Jul 31 50–70
Kidney Beans — Apr 17 — — Jul 17 – Aug 21 85–110
Kohlrabi Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 29 – Jul 3 45–65
Komatsuna Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 15 – Jun 19 35–50
Leeks Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 10 – Sep 25 90–150
Lentils Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 3 – Aug 14 80–110
Lettuce Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 15 – Jul 24 30–60
Lima Beans — Apr 17 — — Jun 19 – Jul 31 60–90
Loofah Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Aug 7 – Oct 9 100–150
Luffa Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 24 – Oct 9 90–150
Mache Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 22 – Jun 26 40–60
Melon Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 3 – Aug 21 70–100
Microgreens Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Apr 17 – May 15 7–21
Mitsuba Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 May 29 – Jul 24 50–70
Mizuna Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 15 – Jun 12 30–45
Mustard Greens Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 15 – Jul 17 30–50
Napa Cabbage Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Jul 10 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Jul 17 55–70
Okra Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Aug 14 50–65
Onion Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 10 – Aug 28 90–120
Pac Choi Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 22 – Jun 19 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 27 — Aug 11 Jul 10 – Aug 21 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 12 – Jul 10 45–60
Peas Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Jul 31 55–70
Peppers Jan 30 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 26 – Sep 4 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Aug 14 55–70
Potatoes Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 3 – Sep 11 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 24 – Sep 11 85–120
Purslane Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 22 – Jun 26 40–60
Radicchio Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 12 – Jul 17 60–80
Radish — Mar 27 — Aug 11 Apr 24 – May 15 22–35
Rhubarb — — May 1 — — 365–730
Romanesco Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 26 – Aug 7 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 27 — Aug 11 Jun 19 – Jul 24 80–100
Salsify — Mar 27 — Aug 11 Jul 10 – Aug 21 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 19 – Aug 14 70–110
Scallions Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Jul 3 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 26 – Jul 31 60–80
Shallot Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jul 10 – Aug 28 90–120
Shiso Feb 20 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Aug 14 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Aug 14 55–70
Snow Peas Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Jul 31 50–65
Soybeans — Apr 17 — — Jul 10 – Sep 4 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 24 – Aug 21 85–100
Spinach Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 15 – Jul 17 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 12 – Aug 14 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 17 – Sep 11 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 24 — Aug 14 – Oct 9 110–150
Sweet Corn — Apr 17 — — Jun 19 – Jul 31 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 24 – Sep 11 90–120
Tatsoi Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 15 – Jun 19 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 26 – Sep 4 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 26 – Sep 4 60–85
Turnip — Mar 27 — Aug 11 May 8 – Jun 12 40–60
Watercress Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 10 Aug 11 May 22 – Jun 26 40–60
Watermelon Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 3 – Aug 21 70–100
Wax Beans — Apr 17 — — Jun 12 – Aug 7 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jul 24 – Sep 11 90–120
Yard Long Beans Feb 13 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Jul 31 55–80
Zucchini Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 12 – Aug 7 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Ripley County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Ripley County.

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Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — May 1 — Jul 31 – Nov 13 90–180
Aronia — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — May 1 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — May 1 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — May 1 — Jul 10 – Aug 14 70–90
Che Fruit — — May 1 — — 1095–1825
Cranberries — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Currants — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Elderberries — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Goji Berries — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — May 1 — Jul 10 – Sep 4 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — May 1 — — 1095–1825
Haskaps — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Honeydew — — May 1 — Jul 24 – Sep 4 80–110
Jostaberry — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Lingonberries — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Medlar — — May 1 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — May 1 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — May 1 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — May 1 — — 1095–2555
Quince — — May 1 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — May 1 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — May 1 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — May 1 — Jul 31 – Nov 13 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Ripley County

35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Ripley County.

Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 — 365–730
Anise Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 Jul 3 – Sep 18 90–120
Basil Feb 20 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Aug 21 50–75
Bee Balm — — Apr 17 — Jul 17 – Oct 2 90–120
Borage Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 May 29 – Jul 17 50–60
Caraway Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 — 365–450
Catnip — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 21 60–80
Chamomile Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Aug 14 60–90
Chervil Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 May 15 – Jul 17 40–60
Chives — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 28 60–90
Cilantro Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 May 15 – Jul 17 40–60
Comfrey — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 28 60–90
Cumin Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 Jul 17 – Sep 18 100–120
Dill Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 May 15 – Jul 17 40–60
Epazote Feb 20 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 12 – Aug 7 45–60
Fennel (herb) Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Aug 14 60–90
Feverfew — — Apr 17 — Jul 17 – Oct 2 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 28 60–90
Horehound — — Apr 17 — Jul 3 – Aug 28 75–90
Hyssop — — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Aug 28 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 7 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Aug 28 70–90
Lovage — — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Aug 28 70–90
Marjoram — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 28 60–90
Mint — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 28 60–90
Oregano — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 28 60–90
Parsley Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 Jun 5 – Aug 7 60–80
Rue — — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Aug 28 70–90
Sage — — Apr 17 — Jul 3 – Aug 28 75–90
Savory — — Apr 17 — Jun 12 – Aug 7 50–70
Sorrel Mar 6 Mar 27 Apr 3 Aug 11 May 15 – Jul 17 40–60
Tarragon — — Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Aug 28 60–90
Thai Basil Feb 20 Apr 17 Apr 24 — Jun 19 – Aug 21 50–75
Thyme — — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Aug 28 70–90
Valerian — — Apr 17 — Aug 21 – Oct 30 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Ripley County

53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Ripley County.

Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 20 Apr 10 Apr 10 — Jun 5 – Sep 18 60–75
Alliums — — — Sep 8 Oct 6 – Nov 3 28–42
Anemones Mar 13 — Apr 10 — May 8 – Jun 5 90–120
Astilbe Feb 6 — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Sep 4 70–100
Bachelor's Button Feb 27 Mar 13 Apr 10 Sep 8 Jun 12 – Sep 4 60–90
Begonias Jan 30 — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 2 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Feb 6 Apr 10 Apr 17 — Jul 3 – Oct 23 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Feb 6 — Apr 17 — Jun 12 – Jul 17 60–90
Calendula Feb 27 Mar 13 Apr 10 — May 29 – Sep 4 50–70
California Poppy — Mar 13 — — May 22 – Jul 17 60–90
Celosia Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Oct 9 60–90
Columbine Feb 6 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jun 12 – Jul 17 70–100
Coreopsis Feb 6 Apr 10 Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 23 60–80
Cosmos Mar 13 Apr 10 Apr 10 — Jun 19 – Oct 2 60–90
Crocus — — — Sep 8 Jul 28 – Aug 18 10–20
Daffodils — — — Sep 8 Aug 4 – Aug 25 20–40
Dahlias Mar 13 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jul 3 – Oct 23 70–120
Daylily Feb 6 — Apr 17 — Jul 3 – Oct 23 60–90
Dianthus Feb 13 Mar 13 Mar 20 — May 8 – Aug 7 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Feb 6 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jul 3 – Oct 23 70–90
Foxglove Feb 6 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jun 12 – Jul 17 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Feb 20 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 30 70–100
Geraniums Jan 30 — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 2 70–100
Gladiolus — Apr 10 Apr 10 — Jun 26 – Oct 16 70–100
Hostas Jan 30 — Apr 17 — Jul 3 – Oct 23 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Sep 8 Aug 25 – Sep 15 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 30 — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 9 90–150
Impatiens Feb 13 — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 9 60–75
Irises — Division Apr 17 — Jun 12 – Jul 10 60–100
Larkspur — Mar 13 — — May 22 – Jul 17 60–90
Lavender Jan 30 — Apr 24 — Jul 3 – Aug 28 90–120
Lilies — Division Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 2 70–120
Lobelia Feb 6 — Mar 27 — May 22 – Aug 14 70–80
Lupine Feb 6 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jun 12 – Jul 17 75–100
Marigolds Feb 27 Apr 10 Apr 10 — Jun 5 – Sep 11 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 13 Apr 10 Apr 10 — Jun 5 – Oct 2 55–65
Pansy Jan 30 — Apr 10 Aug 25 Jun 5 – Aug 14 70–90
Peonies — Division Apr 17 — Jun 19 – Jul 24 90–120
Petunia Feb 13 — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 9 70–90
Phlox Feb 6 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Sep 18 80–110
Portulaca Mar 6 Apr 17 Apr 17 — Jun 5 – Sep 25 50–70
Ranunculus Feb 27 — Apr 10 — May 15 – Jun 12 90–120
Roses Jan 30 — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 23 90–180
Salvia Feb 6 — Apr 10 — Jun 19 – Oct 2 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Feb 6 — Apr 17 — Aug 7 – Oct 30 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 30 Mar 20 Apr 10 — Jun 19 – Sep 4 70–100
Sunflower Mar 20 Apr 10 Apr 10 — Jul 3 – Oct 2 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 27 Mar 20 Apr 10 — May 22 – Aug 7 45–60
Sweet Pea Feb 27 Mar 6 Apr 10 — Jun 26 – Sep 4 65–85
Tulips — — — Sep 15 Aug 25 – Sep 22 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 30 — Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 9 70–90
Yarrow Feb 6 Apr 10 Apr 17 — Jun 26 – Oct 23 60–90
Zinnia Mar 13 Apr 10 Apr 10 — Jun 19 – Sep 25 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Ripley County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Ripley County, IN?

Ripley 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 Ripley County, IN?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Ripley County falls around April 10. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Ripley County, IN?

The median first fall frost in Ripley 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: June 2026.

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