State-by-State Growing Guides

Tailored growing information for every US state. Our comprehensive guides consider regional climate, soil types, frost dates, and local growing challenges to help you succeed with every crop.

🗺️ All 50 States + DC🌱 626 Crop Varieties📚 31,300 Unique Guides

🍁Northeast Region

11 states

Connecticut

CT

Zones: 5, 6, 7

Season: 150-190 days

Shade tobacco • Apples • Nursery plants

Delaware

DE

Zones: 7

Season: 180-210 days

Broiler chickens • Soybeans • Corn

Maine

ME

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6

Season: 100-160 days

Potatoes • Blueberries • Apples

Maryland

MD

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

Season: 160-220 days

Corn • Soybeans • Tomatoes

Massachusetts

MA

Zones: 5, 6, 7

Season: 140-200 days

Cranberries • Apples • Sweet corn

New Hampshire

NH

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6

Season: 110-170 days

Apples • Maple syrup • Pumpkins

New Jersey

NJ

Zones: 6, 7

Season: 170-220 days

Blueberries • Cranberries • Tomatoes

New York

NY

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Season: 120-200 days

Apples • Grapes • Cabbage

Pennsylvania

PA

Zones: 5, 6, 7

Season: 145-200 days

Mushrooms • Apples • Tomatoes

Rhode Island

RI

Zones: 6, 7

Season: 160-200 days

Nursery plants • Turf grass • Sweet corn

Vermont

VT

Zones: 3, 4, 5

Season: 100-150 days

Maple syrup • Dairy • Apples

🌴Southeast Region

12 states

Alabama

AL

Zones: 7, 8, 9

Season: 200-270 days

Cotton • Peanuts • Sweet potatoes

Arkansas

AR

Zones: 6, 7, 8

Season: 180-230 days

Rice • Soybeans • Cotton

Florida

FL

Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11

Season: 270-365 days

Oranges • Tomatoes • Strawberries

Georgia

GA

Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9

Season: 200-270 days

Peaches • Peanuts • Vidalia onions

Kentucky

KY

Zones: 6, 7

Season: 175-210 days

Tobacco • Corn • Soybeans

Louisiana

LA

Zones: 8, 9, 10

Season: 240-320 days

Sugarcane • Rice • Cotton

Mississippi

MS

Zones: 7, 8, 9

Season: 210-270 days

Cotton • Soybeans • Corn

North Carolina

NC

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

Season: 180-240 days

Sweet potatoes • Tobacco • Blueberries

South Carolina

SC

Zones: 7, 8, 9

Season: 200-260 days

Peaches • Tobacco • Cotton

Tennessee

TN

Zones: 6, 7, 8

Season: 180-220 days

Tobacco • Soybeans • Corn

Virginia

VA

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

Season: 165-230 days

Tobacco • Peanuts • Wine grapes

West Virginia

WV

Zones: 5, 6, 7

Season: 140-185 days

Apples • Peaches • Corn

🌾Midwest Region

12 states

Illinois

IL

Zones: 5, 6, 7

Season: 155-200 days

Corn • Soybeans • Pumpkins

Indiana

IN

Zones: 5, 6

Season: 160-195 days

Corn • Soybeans • Hogs

Iowa

IA

Zones: 4, 5

Season: 145-175 days

Corn • Soybeans • Hogs

Kansas

KS

Zones: 5, 6, 7

Season: 165-200 days

Wheat • Corn • Sorghum

Michigan

MI

Zones: 4, 5, 6

Season: 130-180 days

Tart cherries • Blueberries • Apples

Minnesota

MN

Zones: 3, 4, 5

Season: 100-160 days

Wild rice • Sweet corn • Potatoes

Missouri

MO

Zones: 5, 6, 7

Season: 170-210 days

Soybeans • Corn • Rice (Bootheel)

Nebraska

NE

Zones: 4, 5

Season: 140-175 days

Corn • Soybeans • Cattle

North Dakota

ND

Zones: 3, 4

Season: 110-140 days

Wheat • Sunflowers • Dry beans

Ohio

OH

Zones: 5, 6

Season: 155-195 days

Corn • Soybeans • Tomatoes

South Dakota

SD

Zones: 3, 4, 5

Season: 115-155 days

Corn • Soybeans • Wheat

Wisconsin

WI

Zones: 3, 4, 5

Season: 110-160 days

Cranberries • Potatoes • Sweet corn

🌵Southwest Region

4 states

Arizona

AZ

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Season: 150-365 days

Lettuce • Citrus • Cotton

New Mexico

NM

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Season: 140-220 days

Chile peppers • Onions • Pecans

Oklahoma

OK

Zones: 6, 7, 8

Season: 185-230 days

Wheat • Cotton • Cattle

Texas

TX

Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Season: 180-330 days

Cotton • Cattle • Citrus (Valley)

⛰️West Region

6 states

Colorado

CO

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Season: 90-165 days

Potatoes • Onions • Melons

Idaho

ID

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Season: 100-175 days

Potatoes • Wheat • Barley

Montana

MT

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6

Season: 90-140 days

Wheat • Barley • Cattle

Nevada

NV

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Season: 100-200 days

Alfalfa • Hay • Onions

Utah

UT

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Season: 120-180 days

Sweet cherries • Onions • Tomatoes

Wyoming

WY

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6

Season: 80-130 days

Hay • Barley • Sugar beets

🌊Pacific Region

5 states

Alaska

AK

Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Season: 60-120 days

Giant cabbage • Potatoes • Carrots

California

CA

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Season: 180-365 days

Almonds • Grapes • Strawberries

Hawaii

HI

Zones: 10, 11, 12, 13

Season: 365-365 days

Taro • Coffee • Macadamia nuts

Oregon

OR

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Season: 150-280 days

Hazelnuts • Berries • Hops

Washington

WA

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Season: 130-260 days

Apples • Cherries • Hops

Most Popular State Guides

California Growing Guide

Mediterranean to Desert Climate

AlmondsGrapesStrawberriesLettuce

Last frost: January 1 – May 15

Texas Growing Guide

Diverse: Humid to Arid Climate

CottonCattleCitrus (Valley)Onions

Last frost: February 1 – April 15

Florida Growing Guide

Tropical to Subtropical Climate

OrangesTomatoesStrawberriesSweet corn

Last frost: January 1 – March 15

New York Growing Guide

Humid Continental Climate

ApplesGrapesCabbageOnions

Last frost: April 1 – May 30

Pennsylvania Growing Guide

Humid Continental Climate

MushroomsApplesTomatoesSweet corn

Last frost: April 10 – May 20

Ohio Growing Guide

Humid Continental Climate

CornSoybeansTomatoesApples

Last frost: April 15 – May 15

What's In Each State Guide

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Frost Dates

Average last spring and first fall frost dates by region

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Hardiness Zones

All USDA zones within the state and regional variations

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Soil Types

Common soil types and amendment recommendations

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Challenges

Regional pest pressure, weather extremes, and common issues