When to plant in Goshen, IN
USDA Zone 6aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Goshen, Indiana — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 6a, Goshen gardeners can grow many hardy perennials, while the last and first frost still dictate the annual vegetable calendar.
The average first fall frost in Goshen is now 6 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
GOSHEN 3SW · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Goshen’s own odds, recorded at GOSHEN 3SW.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 21 | May 6 | Apr 23 | Sep 26 | Oct 7 | Oct 21 |
| 32°F | May 12 | Apr 26 | Apr 13 | Oct 6 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 |
| 28°F | May 1 | Apr 16 | Apr 1 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Goshen, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 26 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Goshen planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Goshen, IN?
On average, the last spring frost in Goshen is around April 26 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Goshen, IN?
Expect Goshen's first fall frost near October 21 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Goshen in?
Goshen is in USDA hardiness zone 6a. In zone 6a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Goshen?
Goshen has about 178 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 26) and first fall frost (October 21).
When should I plant tomatoes in Goshen?
For Goshen, sow tomatoes indoors about March 1–March 15 and move the seedlings out around May 3, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at GOSHEN 3SW, 5 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Goshen, IN — Frost Dates & Zone 6a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00123418. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/indiana/goshen.