What Can Grow in Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky's central location and balanced climate support excellent vegetable gardens and some of the best apple orchards in the East.

Kentucky spans USDA zones 5b to 7a. The primary zone is 6b, with a growing season of 175 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, tobacco, beans.

6bPrimary Zone
175 daysAvg Growing Season
4Zones Present
3Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Kentucky
5b6a6b7a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperstobaccobeanssweet corn
🍎 Top Fruits
applespeachesstrawberriesgrapespears
🌸 Top Flowers
coneflowersblack-eyed Susanscardinal flowerphlox
🌳 Top Trees
tulip poplarwhite oakred mapleeastern redcedar
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical to continental. Warm summers and mild winters. Adequate rainfall year-round.

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🏙️ Cities in Kentucky
Louisville
Zone 6b
Lexington
Zone 6b
Bowling Green
Zone 6b

Frequently Asked Questions

Kentucky spans USDA hardiness zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a. The most common zone across the state is 6b. Humid subtropical to continental. Warm summers and mild winters. Adequate rainfall year-round.

In Kentucky, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, tobacco, beans, sweet corn. The growing season of 175 days allows for a productive single season.

Kentucky is well suited for growing apples, peaches, strawberries, grapes, pears. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Kentucky's growing season averages 175 days. Humid subtropical to continental. Warm summers and mild winters. Adequate rainfall year-round. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.