What Can Grow in Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul on the Mississippi River shares Minneapolis's climate with good urban growing conditions.

Saint Paul, MN is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season lasts about 140 days, with last frost around May 3 and first fall frost around October 8. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, kale.

4bUSDA Zone
140 daysFrost-Free
May 3Last Frost
October 8First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Saint Paul
tomatoespepperskalebeetsbeansbroccoli
💡 Planting Tips

Mississippi River location. Similar to Minneapolis. Plant warm crops after May 10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Paul, MN is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. Saint Paul on the Mississippi River shares Minneapolis's climate with good urban growing conditions.

The average last spring frost in Saint Paul is around May 3. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 8, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 140 days.

Saint Paul's Zone 4b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, kale, beets, beans, broccoli. Mississippi River location. Similar to Minneapolis. Plant warm crops after May 10.

In Saint Paul, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of May 3. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.