When to plant claytonia (miner's lettuce) in Indiana
Indiana spans USDA zones 5b–7a, so the right time to plant claytonia (miner's lettuce) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 1 in Evansville to April 4 in Auburn — below are local dates for 86 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6b | April 20 | October 21 | March 23 – May 4 |
| Fort Wayne | 6a | April 24 | October 21 | March 27 – May 8 |
| Evansville | 7a | March 29 | November 10 | March 1 – April 12 |
| South Bend | 6a | April 23 | October 23 | March 26 – May 7 |
| Fishers | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | March 24 – May 5 |
| Carmel | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | March 24 – May 5 |
| Bloomington | 6b | April 15 | October 26 | March 18 – April 29 |
| Hammond | 6a | April 23 | October 20 | March 26 – May 7 |
Claytonia (Miner's Lettuce) in Indiana: FAQ
When can I plant claytonia (miner's lettuce) in Indiana?
Across Indiana, the time to direct-sow claytonia (miner's lettuce) spans roughly March 1 in Evansville to April 4 in Auburn, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the claytonia (miner's lettuce) planting date vary across Indiana?
Yes. Indiana publishes 86 cities with their own frost dates, so the right claytonia (miner's lettuce) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does claytonia (miner's lettuce) take to grow in Indiana?
Claytonia (Miner's Lettuce) takes about 40–50 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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