Indiana dwell in the heartland of America , but gardeners here grow more than corn . Many vegetable and fruits will brandish in the state , if you pick the right miscellany . For most of the territorial dominion above Indianapolis , the U.S. Department of Agriculture works hardiness zone is 5b . USDA geographical zone 6a covers most ofthe southern partof the state , as well as stretchability of land around South Bend and Fort Wayne , and the far southwesterly street corner , let in Evansville , is zoned 6b .
Statewide Crops
yearly vegetables mutual to dwelling house garden , such as tomatoes , green bean , Piper nigrum and corn , do well anywhere in the state . Plant tomatoes ( Lycopersicon esculentum ) from May 5 to June 15 . Try " Amish Paste , " " Brandywine " or " Matt ’s Wild Cherry " varieties . Bush or pole noodle ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) will adapt to Indiana ’s climate , peculiarly " Bush Blue Lake " or " Bountiful " ( bush ) and " Fortex " or " Kentucky Wonder " ( pole ) . For best solution , set bonce plants out from April 25 to June 30 . For Alexander Graham Bell peppers ( Capsicum annum ) that mature from green to red , try " Lady Bell , " " Gypsy , " " Bell Boy " or " Lipstick . " seedling should be start indoors and transplant May 10 to June 10 . Plant fresh corn ( Zea Say Hey Kid ) from April 15 to June 15 . Supersweet variety , such as " Pristine , " must be planted during the latter planting dates . However , " Iochief " and " Silver Queen , " with normal clams , can be set out earlier .
Regional Vegetables
Other crops fare best in sure region of the State Department . Carrots , potatoes and sweet potatoes fall into this family . Since the carrot ( Daucus carota ) does not mature well in hot weather , gardens in USDA 5b support it easily than those in more southerly piece of Indiana . Plant " Napoli ' or " Orlando Gold " from April 10 to June 1 . Northern Indiana also bring home the bacon optimal weather for produce potatoes ( Solanum tuberosum ) . " Irish Cobbler " and the red - skinned " Viking " are two varieties to plant from March 20 to May 10 . In the southern part of the State Department , sweet tater ( Ipomoea batatas ) flourish , especially the " Georgia Jet " and " Beauregard " potpourri . Start them May 1 to June 1 .
Exotic Vegetables
Several adventurous Indianapolis gardeners reputation successfully growing unusual , gourmet - favorite veg , such as tomatillo , leeks and celeriac . The crop get down with seed begin indoors . After the soil warm up , growers transplanted them into the garden . The " Toma Verde " mixed bag of the tomatillo ( Physalis philadelphica ) attracted bees and wound up as an ingredient in salsas and sauces . allow you to reap them as needed makes leeks ( Allium ampeloprasum ) valuable in a veggie garden . Celery rootage , or celeriac ( Apium graveolens rapaceum ) , command abundant urine , but provides a tasty addition to Thanksgiving stuffing . The " Diamant " variety is recommended for Indiana .
Fruits
For geezerhood of fruit harvests , industrial plant apple ( Malus domestica ) or stunner ( Prunus persica ) trees in your Indiana home orchard . Apples flourish in USDA zones 3 through 8 , while peach tree do best in zone 5 to 8 . Choose a disease - resistant apple mixed bag , such as " Liberty , " Jonafree , " " Macfree " or Williams Pride . " White - flesh , sweet " Saturn " peaches are ideal for USDA zona 6 , or " Harmony " adapts well to the same area . Another recurrent fruit , highbush blueberries ( Vaccinium corymbosum ) , flourish in USDA zone 4 to 7 . Try " Bluecrop , " " Herbert , " " Jersey " or " Meador . " Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) will produce throughout Indiana as an yearly , but excels in the sandy soil of the DoS ’s southwest corner . set the vine June 1 to June 15 . " Sugar Baby , " " Sweet Beauty " and " Golden Midget " varieties come recommended .
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