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Kentucky Growing Guide

Capital: FrankfortSoutheast Region

Complete growing guide for Kentucky gardeners. Learn what to plant, when to plant, and how to succeed with humid subtropical climate conditions across zones 6, 7.

6, 7

USDA Zones

175-210

Days Season

April 10

Last Frost (Early)

October 10

First Frost (Early)

Climate & Growing Conditions

Climate Type

Humid Subtropical

Growing season of 175 to 210 days

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost: April 10May 1

First Fall Frost: October 10October 30

Common Soil Types

Limestone-derivedClayRiver bottom alluvial

⚠️ Growing Challenges

  • Karst topography
  • Humidity diseases
  • Tobacco transition

Growing Advantages

  • Good season length
  • Limestone soil (calcium-rich)
  • Horse farm heritage

Kentucky's Famous Crops

Tobacco
Corn
Soybeans
Horses
Bourbon ingredients

📅 Kentucky Monthly Planting Calendar

See what to plant each month in Kentucky based on your local frost dates

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Resources

Kentucky Cooperative Extension

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