When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in Indiana
In a typical Indiana location, plant outdoors May 6 – May 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Evansville and as late as May 16 in Auburn.
Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.
Sweet Potatoes Planting Dates by City
| City | Plant outdoors |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | May 4 – May 18 |
| Fort Wayne | May 8 – May 22 |
| Evansville | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| South Bend | May 7 – May 21 |
| Carmel | May 5 – May 19 |
| Bloomington | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Hammond | May 7 – May 21 |
| Gary | May 6 – May 20 |
| Fishers | May 5 – May 19 |
| Lafayette | May 10 – May 24 |
| Muncie | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Terre Haute | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Noblesville | May 5 – May 19 |
| Kokomo | May 11 – May 25 |
| Greenwood | May 4 – May 18 |
| Anderson | May 3 – May 17 |
| Elkhart | May 10 – May 24 |
| Mishawaka | May 7 – May 21 |
| Lawrence | May 2 – May 16 |
| Jeffersonville | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Columbus | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| West Lafayette | May 10 – May 24 |
| Portage | May 6 – May 20 |
| Westfield | May 5 – May 19 |
| New Albany | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Richmond | May 8 – May 22 |
| Merrillville | May 6 – May 20 |
| Goshen | May 10 – May 24 |
| Valparaiso | May 6 – May 20 |
| Michigan City | May 3 – May 17 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant sweet potatoes in Indiana?
In a typical Indiana location, plant outdoors May 6 – May 20. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Evansville and as late as May 16 in Auburn.
When is the last frost in Indiana?
The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
How long do sweet potatoes take to grow?
Sweet Potatoes typically take 90–120 days from planting to harvest. Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.
Other Crops in Indiana
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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