What Can Grow in Lowell, MA

Lowell north of Boston has a productive growing season with adequate rainfall and warm summers.

Lowell, MA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season lasts about 158 days, with last frost around April 22 and first fall frost around October 15. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, beans.

6aUSDA Zone
158 daysFrost-Free
April 22Last Frost
October 15First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Lowell
tomatoespeppersbeanssquashbroccoliherbs
💡 Planting Tips

Plant warm crops after May 5. Good urban growing conditions. Fall garden September.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lowell, MA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. Lowell north of Boston has a productive growing season with adequate rainfall and warm summers.

The average last spring frost in Lowell is around April 22. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 15, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 158 days.

Lowell's Zone 6a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, broccoli, herbs. Plant warm crops after May 5. Good urban growing conditions. Fall garden September.

In Lowell, 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.