What Can Grow in Richmond, VA

Richmond in the James River valley has an excellent climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Richmond, VA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season lasts about 190 days, with last frost around April 5 and first fall frost around October 25. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes.

7aUSDA Zone
190 daysFrost-Free
April 5Last Frost
October 25First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Richmond
tomatoespepperssweet potatoesbeanscornsquash
💡 Planting Tips

River valley conditions. Plant warm crops April 10. Excellent for sweet potatoes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richmond, VA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. Richmond in the James River valley has an excellent climate with warm summers and mild winters.

The average last spring frost in Richmond is around April 5. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 25, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 190 days.

Richmond's Zone 7a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, beans, corn, squash. River valley conditions. Plant warm crops April 10. Excellent for sweet potatoes.

In Richmond, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 5. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.