What Can Grow in Virginia (VA)

Virginia's diverse topography from the Blue Ridge to the Chesapeake supports a wide variety of crops across its climate zones.

Virginia spans USDA zones 5a to 8a. The primary zone is 6b, with a growing season of 185 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, corn.

6bPrimary Zone
185 daysAvg Growing Season
7Zones Present
4Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Virginia
5a5b6a6b7a7b8a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperssweet potatoescornpeanuts
🍎 Top Fruits
applespeachesstrawberriesgrapesblueberries
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowersmountain laureldogwood blossoms
🌳 Top Trees
loblolly pinewhite oaktulip poplardogwood
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm summers and mild to cold winters. Good rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in Virginia
Virginia Beach
Zone 7b
Norfolk
Zone 7b
Richmond
Zone 7a
Chesapeake
Zone 7b

Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a. The most common zone across the state is 6b. Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm summers and mild to cold winters. Good rainfall.

In Virginia, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, corn, peanuts. The growing season of 185 days allows for multiple successions.

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

Virginia's growing season averages 185 days. Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm summers and mild to cold winters. Good rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.