What Can Grow in Evansville, IN

Evansville on the Ohio River has the warmest climate in Indiana with a longer season than northern cities.

Evansville, IN is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season lasts about 170 days, with last frost around April 5 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, eggplant.

6aUSDA Zone
170 daysFrost-Free
April 5Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Evansville
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💡 Planting Tips

Warmest city in Indiana. Start warm crops early April. Grow some Southern crops.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Evansville, IN is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. Evansville on the Ohio River has the warmest climate in Indiana with a longer season than northern cities.

The average last spring frost in Evansville is around April 5. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 170 days.

Evansville's Zone 6a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, sweet potatoes, beans, squash. Warmest city in Indiana. Start warm crops early April. Grow some Southern crops.

In Evansville, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 5. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.