What Can Grow in Meridian, ID

Meridian in the Treasure Valley has productive growing conditions for warm-season vegetables and stone fruit.

Meridian, ID is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season lasts about 153 days, with last frost around April 20 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, cherries.

6bUSDA Zone
153 daysFrost-Free
April 20Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Meridian
tomatoespepperscherriespeachesbeanssquash
💡 Planting Tips

Growing suburban area in prime agricultural land. Start warm crops after May 1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Meridian, ID is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. Meridian in the Treasure Valley has productive growing conditions for warm-season vegetables and stone fruit.

The average last spring frost in Meridian is around April 20. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 153 days.

Meridian's Zone 6b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, cherries, peaches, beans, squash. Growing suburban area in prime agricultural land. Start warm crops after May 1.

In Meridian, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 20. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.