What Can Grow in Ohio (OH)

Ohio's glacially enriched soils and warm summers support excellent vegetable production and good fruit growing in northern counties.

Ohio spans USDA zones 5a to 6b. The primary zone is 5b, with a growing season of 155 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans.

5bPrimary Zone
155 daysAvg Growing Season
4Zones Present
6Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Ohio
5a5b6a6b
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperscornbeanspumpkins
🍎 Top Fruits
applespeachesstrawberriesblueberriesgrapes
🌸 Top Flowers
coneflowersblack-eyed Susanscardinal flowerspeonies
🌳 Top Trees
sugar mapleAmerican beechwhite oakeastern redcedar
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid continental. Hot summers and cold winters. Lake Erie moderates northern areas. Good rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in Ohio
Columbus
Zone 6a
Cleveland
Zone 6a
Cincinnati
Zone 6b
Toledo
Zone 5b
Akron
Zone 5b
Dayton
Zone 5b

Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b. The most common zone across the state is 5b. Humid continental. Hot summers and cold winters. Lake Erie moderates northern areas. Good rainfall.

In Ohio, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, pumpkins. The growing season of 155 days allows for a productive single season.

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

Ohio's growing season averages 155 days. Humid continental. Hot summers and cold winters. Lake Erie moderates northern areas. Good rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.