When to plant lemon in Indiana
Indiana spans USDA zones 5b–7a, so the right time to plant lemon shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 5 in Evansville to May 9 in Auburn — below are local dates for 86 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6b | April 20 | October 21 | April 27 – May 4 |
| Fort Wayne | 6a | April 24 | October 21 | May 1 – May 8 |
| Evansville | 7a | March 29 | November 10 | April 5 – April 12 |
| South Bend | 6a | April 23 | October 23 | April 30 – May 7 |
| Fishers | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | April 28 – May 5 |
| Carmel | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | April 28 – May 5 |
| Bloomington | 6b | April 15 | October 26 | April 22 – April 29 |
| Hammond | 6a | April 23 | October 20 | April 30 – May 7 |
Lemon in Indiana: FAQ
When can I plant lemon in Indiana?
Across Indiana, the time to transplant lemon spans roughly April 5 in Evansville to May 9 in Auburn, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lemon planting date vary across Indiana?
Yes. Indiana publishes 86 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemon planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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