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Where to buy plants in Springfield, IL: big-box vs. independent

Springfield, IL has 12 independent nurseries and 10 big-box garden centers in this directory's own classification. Independent, big-box, and grower are separate business-structure categories on file for each listing, not a ranking of one over another.

Independent, named

Plus 9 more in the listings below.

Big-box, named

Plus 7 more in the listings below.

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness zone
6a
Avg. minimum winter temp
-10°F
Median frost dates
First ~Oct 22 · Last ~Apr 15

Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (SPRINGFIELD #2, IL US, 2.1 km away) .

What's plantable right now

Based on this ZIP's median frost dates, last frost ~Apr 15, first frost ~Oct 22.

Plant for fall now

  • Beets · 55–65 days to maturity
  • Broccoli · 65–80 days to maturity
  • Brussels Sprouts · 40–50 days to maturity
  • Cabbage · 70–85 days to maturity
  • Collards · 32–72 days to maturity
  • Kale · 50–70 days to maturity
  • Kohlrabi · 50–65 days to maturity
  • Mustard Greens · 25–50 days to maturity
  • Radish · 20–35 days to maturity
  • Spinach · 40–60 days to maturity
  • Turnip · 50–60 days to maturity

Planting-window sources: , Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center , Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center , Colorado State University Extension , University of Missouri Extension , NC State Extension , Purdue Extension (Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture) , Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University .

Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.

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Independent

Alive on 66

4.8 ★ (17 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06

600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL 62711

Licence: not checked, no IL registry held

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Farmers Market

4.6 ★ (167 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06

1993 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

Licence: not checked, no IL registry held

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Big Box Big Box

Meijer

4.3 ★ (2,774 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06

4200 Conestoga Dr, Springfield, IL 62711

Licence: not checked, no IL registry held

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Independent

True Colors Floral

4.5 ★ (83 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06

3 W Old State Capitol Plaza #1, Springfield, IL 62701

Licence: not checked, no IL registry held

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Planting calendar

The full year, at a glance

Number of crops in our table with an open planting window each month, computed from this ZIP's median frost dates.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Start indoors 1 2 1 – – – – – – – – –
Direct-sow – – 8 19 2 2 1 1 – – – –
Transplant – – 5 19 – – – – – – – –
Fall planting – – – – – – – – 11 – – –

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