What Can Grow in Auburn, AL

Auburn in east Alabama benefits from rich soils and a warm climate excellent for Southern staple crops.

Auburn, AL is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season lasts about 210 days, with last frost around March 1 and first fall frost around October 28. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra.

8aUSDA Zone
210 daysFrost-Free
March 1Last Frost
October 28First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Auburn
tomatoespeppersokrasweet potatoescollardsbeans
💡 Planting Tips

Plant full spring and fall gardens. Succession plant tomatoes in March and July.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Auburn, AL is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. Auburn in east Alabama benefits from rich soils and a warm climate excellent for Southern staple crops.

The average last spring frost in Auburn is around March 1. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 28, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 210 days.

Auburn's Zone 8a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes, collards, beans. Plant full spring and fall gardens. Succession plant tomatoes in March and July.

In Auburn, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of March 1. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.