Eaton, IN frost dates
Last spring frostApr 16median date
First fall frostOct 25median date
Growing season192 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Eaton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Eaton falls between April 1 and May 2, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 9 and November 6.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Indiana median of Apr 22.
- Its 192-day growing season is longer than 75% of the 733 Indiana places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 13 days earlier than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 119 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Eaton shares its weather station with Muncie, IN, 16 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 1 |
| 50% (median) | April 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 9 |
| 50% (median) | October 25 |
| 90% (late) | November 6 |
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 Eaton, IN
Eaton, IN frost dates — last frost Apr 16, first frost Oct 25, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7
Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 21
Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Eaton, IN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 19 – Apr 23 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Okra | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 7 – May 21 | May 7 – May 21 | — |
| Basil | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 23 – May 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 11 – Nov 15 |
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 Muncie Delaware Co Ap, IN weather station, 12 km away (elevation 938 ft (286 m)).
Frost dates near Eaton
- Albany Apr 25 · Oct 16
- Dunkirk Apr 22 · Oct 22
- Gaston Apr 16 · Oct 25
- Hartford City Apr 22 · Oct 22
- Matthews Apr 22 · Oct 22
- Muncie Apr 16 · Oct 25
- Redkey Apr 25 · Oct 16
- Upland Apr 22 · Oct 22
- Selma Apr 16 · Oct 25
- Fowlerton Apr 26 · Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Eaton, IN?
The median last spring frost in Eaton, IN is April 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Eaton, IN?
The median first fall frost is October 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 9.
How long is the growing season in Eaton, IN?
About 192 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Eaton, IN?
Eaton, IN is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.