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When to Plant Petunia in Grissom Afb, Indiana (46971)

Location

Grissom Afb, Indiana

ZIP Code

46971

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, February 9, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, May 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Petunia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Monday, May 4, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Petunia × hybrida
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 6-18"
Spread 18"
Type Annual

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.13" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Petunia in Zone 6a

Petunia (Petunia × hybrida) is a popular garden vegetable. In Grissom Afb, Indiana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, February 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Petunia seedlings outdoors around Monday, May 4, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.