Loogootee, IN frost dates
Last spring frostApr 15median date
First fall frostOct 23median date
Growing season191 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Loogootee compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Loogootee falls between March 31 and May 2, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 10 and November 4.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Indiana median of Apr 22.
- Its 191-day growing season is longer than 74% of the 733 Indiana places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 7 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 116 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bloomington, IN, 66 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 3 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 31 |
| 50% (median) | April 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 10 |
| 50% (median) | October 23 |
| 90% (late) | November 4 |
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 Loogootee, IN
Loogootee, IN frost dates — last frost Apr 15, first frost Oct 23, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 20
Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Nov 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Loogootee, IN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 18 – Apr 22 | Aug 28 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Broccoli | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Okra | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 20 | May 6 – May 20 | — |
| Basil | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 22 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 9 – Nov 13 |
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 Shoals 8 S, IN weather station, 16 km away (elevation 476 ft (145 m)).
Frost dates near Loogootee
- Cannelburg Apr 10 · Oct 25
- Montgomery Apr 10 · Oct 25
- Shoals Apr 15 · Oct 23
- Odon Apr 9 · Oct 25
- Huron Apr 10 · Oct 30
- Washington Apr 10 · Oct 25
- Dubois Apr 25 · Oct 15
- Crane Apr 9 · Oct 31
- Plainville Apr 9 · Oct 25
- Otwell Apr 20 · Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Loogootee, IN?
The median last spring frost in Loogootee, IN is April 15. 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 Loogootee, IN?
The median first fall frost is October 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 10.
How long is the growing season in Loogootee, IN?
About 191 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Loogootee, IN?
Loogootee, IN is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.