What Can Grow in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee on Lake Michigan has lake-moderated conditions creating a productive growing season.

Milwaukee, WI is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 150 days, with last frost around April 25 and first fall frost around October 22. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, beans.

5bUSDA Zone
150 daysFrost-Free
April 25Last Frost
October 22First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Milwaukee
tomatoespeppersbeanscornbroccolikale
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Lake Michigan moderation. Plant warm crops May 5. Strong community garden scene.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Milwaukee, WI is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Milwaukee on Lake Michigan has lake-moderated conditions creating a productive growing season.

The average last spring frost in Milwaukee is around April 25. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 22, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 150 days.

Milwaukee's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, broccoli, kale. Lake Michigan moderation. Plant warm crops May 5. Strong community garden scene.

In Milwaukee, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 25. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.