What Can Grow in West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia's mountain terrain creates a cool wet climate excellent for apples and cold-tolerant vegetables.

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

5bPrimary Zone
155 daysAvg Growing Season
4Zones Present
3Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in West Virginia
5a5b6a6b
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespeppersbeanscornpotatoes
🍎 Top Fruits
applespeachesstrawberriesblackberriespawpaws
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowersmountain laurelrhododendrons
🌳 Top Trees
red sprucesugar mapleAmerican beechblack cherry
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid continental to subtropical. Cool to warm summers and cold winters. High rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in West Virginia
Charleston
Zone 6a
Huntington
Zone 6a
Morgantown
Zone 5b

Frequently Asked Questions

West Virginia spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b. The most common zone across the state is 5b. Humid continental to subtropical. Cool to warm summers and cold winters. High rainfall.

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

West Virginia is well suited for growing apples, peaches, strawberries, blackberries, pawpaws. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

West Virginia's growing season averages 155 days. Humid continental to subtropical. Cool to warm summers and cold winters. High rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.