What Can Grow in Peoria, IL

Peoria in central Illinois has a long productive summer and rich agricultural soils.

Peoria, IL is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 153 days, with last frost around April 22 and first fall frost around October 19. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

5bUSDA Zone
153 daysFrost-Free
April 22Last Frost
October 19First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Peoria
tomatoespepperscornbeanspumpkinssquash
💡 Planting Tips

Heart of Illinois corn country. Plant warm crops after May 1. Good conditions for most vegetables.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peoria, IL is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Peoria in central Illinois has a long productive summer and rich agricultural soils.

The average last spring frost in Peoria is around April 22. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 19, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 153 days.

Peoria's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, pumpkins, squash. Heart of Illinois corn country. Plant warm crops after May 1. Good conditions for most vegetables.

In Peoria, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 22. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.