Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 67050 — Garden Plain, KS

ZIP code 67050 (Garden Plain, Sedgwick County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 67050 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 8
First frostOct 27
2012 zone6b

Was 6b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Garden Plain, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 25only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 11
Growing season200 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 30 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Wichita Wx, KS — 13 miles away, elevation 1,335 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 67050

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 1 – Sep 15
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 13 – Nov 17
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 8) and first fall frost (Oct 27) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 67050 came on Feb 18 — 22 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 12).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Garden Plain, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67050 is Shellabarger — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Shellabarger-Nalim complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 67050; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Garden Plain, KS

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low22 °Faverage low, January
Hot days67days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights109nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,458base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 46 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 33 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation35.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 44 °F, low 22 °F 44°22° JanFebruary: average high 49 °F, low 26 °F 49°26° FebMarch: average high 59 °F, low 35 °F 59°35° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° AprMay: average high 77 °F, low 55 °F 77°55° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 65 °F 88°65° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 70 °F 92°70° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 68 °F 91°68° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 47 °F 70°47° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° NovDecember: average high 45 °F, low 25 °F 45°25° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 0.84 in precipitation 0.8 JanFebruary: 1.33 in precipitation 1.3 FebMarch: 2.35 in precipitation 2.4 MarApril: 2.79 in precipitation 2.8 AprMay: 5.26 in precipitation 5.3 MayJune: 4.85 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 5.04 in precipitation 5.0 AugSeptember: 2.98 in precipitation 3.0 SepOctober: 2.95 in precipitation 3.0 OctNovember: 1.55 in precipitation 1.6 NovDecember: 1.27 in precipitation 1.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Wichita Wx, KS (13 mi away); precipitation: Andale 4.2 Ssw, KS (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

670527a
Goddard, KS · 6 mi
670017a
Andale, KS · 6 mi
670257a
Cheney, KS · 6 mi
671497a
Viola, KS · 10 mi
672357a
Wichita, KS · 10 mi
671087a
Mount Hope, KS · 10 mi
672277a
Wichita, KS · 10 mi
670307a
Colwich, KS · 10 mi

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Questions about 67050

What planting zone is ZIP code 67050?

ZIP code 67050 (Garden Plain, KS) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Garden Plain, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67050 is April 8; after April 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wichita Wx station.

When is the first frost in Garden Plain, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67050 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67050?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 11 – Feb 25 and set transplants outside around Apr 15 – Apr 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 67050 get?

About 35.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Andale 4.2 Ssw station).

How hot do summers get in Garden Plain, KS?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 67 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67050 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Shellabarger at the center of ZIP 67050: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Garden Plain, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67050 came on Feb 18 in 2026, 22 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Garden Plain, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67050 is 14 h 46 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 67050 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 67050 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.