What Can Grow in Bloomington, IN

Bloomington in south-central Indiana has excellent growing conditions and good soils for varied gardens.

Bloomington, IN is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 158 days, with last frost around April 18 and first fall frost around October 22. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, beans.

5bUSDA Zone
158 daysFrost-Free
April 18Last Frost
October 22First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Bloomington
tomatoespeppersbeanssquashsweet cornbroccoli
💡 Planting Tips

Good agricultural region. Plant warm crops May 1. Extend fall season with row covers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bloomington, IN is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Bloomington in south-central Indiana has excellent growing conditions and good soils for varied gardens.

The average last spring frost in Bloomington is around April 18. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 22, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 158 days.

Bloomington's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, sweet corn, broccoli. Good agricultural region. Plant warm crops May 1. Extend fall season with row covers.

In Bloomington, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 18. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.