What Can Grow in Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring in the DC suburbs has excellent year-round growing conditions with warm summers.

Silver Spring, MD is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season lasts about 178 days, with last frost around March 30 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

7aUSDA Zone
178 daysFrost-Free
March 30Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Silver Spring
tomatoespepperscornbeanssquashherbs
💡 Planting Tips

DC suburb with good urban growing. Plant warm crops April 15. Fall garden September.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Silver Spring, MD is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. Silver Spring in the DC suburbs has excellent year-round growing conditions with warm summers.

The average last spring frost in Silver Spring is around March 30. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 178 days.

Silver Spring's Zone 7a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, squash, herbs. DC suburb with good urban growing. Plant warm crops April 15. Fall garden September.

In Silver Spring, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of March 30. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.