Bennington, IN frost dates
Last spring frostApr 17median date
First fall frostOct 29median date
Growing season195 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Bennington compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bennington falls between April 2 and May 4, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 15 and November 10.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Indiana median of Apr 22.
- Its 195-day growing season is longer than 80% of the 733 Indiana places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 5 days earlier than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 110 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Cincinnati, OH, 59 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 3 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 2 |
| 50% (median) | April 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 15 |
| 50% (median) | October 29 |
| 90% (late) | November 10 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Bennington, IN
Bennington, IN frost dates — last frost Apr 17, first frost Oct 29, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Transplant outside: May 1 to May 22
Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bennington, IN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 20 – Apr 24 | Sep 3 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Okra | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Basil | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 24 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 1 – May 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 15 – Nov 19 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Warsaw Markland Dam, KY weather station, 15 km away (elevation 453 ft (138 m)).
Frost dates near Bennington
- East Enterprise Apr 17 · Oct 29
- Vevay Apr 9 · Nov 1
- Friendship Apr 30 · Oct 16
- Florence Apr 17 · Oct 29
- Canaan Apr 9 · Nov 1
- Dillsboro Apr 30 · Oct 16
- Cross Plains Apr 9 · Nov 1
- Rising Sun Apr 23 · Oct 21
- Patriot Apr 23 · Oct 21
- Versailles Apr 30 · Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bennington, IN?
The median last spring frost in Bennington, IN is April 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bennington, IN?
The median first fall frost is October 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 15.
How long is the growing season in Bennington, IN?
About 195 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bennington, IN?
Bennington, IN is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.