What Can Grow in Dayton, OH

Dayton in the Miami Valley has excellent growing conditions in one of Ohio's best agricultural regions.

Dayton, OH is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 155 days, with last frost around April 22 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

5bUSDA Zone
155 daysFrost-Free
April 22Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Dayton
tomatoespepperscornbeanssquashsoybeans
💡 Planting Tips

Miami Valley fertile soils. Plant warm crops May 1. Good for most vegetables.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dayton, OH is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Dayton in the Miami Valley has excellent growing conditions in one of Ohio's best agricultural regions.

The average last spring frost in Dayton is around April 22. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 155 days.

Dayton's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, squash, soybeans. Miami Valley fertile soils. Plant warm crops May 1. Good for most vegetables.

In Dayton, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 22. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.