What Can Grow in Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor has excellent urban growing conditions with University of Michigan agricultural research nearby.

Ann Arbor, MI is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 150 days, with last frost around April 25 and first fall frost around October 22. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, beans.

5bUSDA Zone
150 daysFrost-Free
April 25Last Frost
October 22First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Ann Arbor
tomatoespeppersbeanssquashblueberriesherbs
💡 Planting Tips

University city with strong community garden presence. Plant warm crops May 5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ann Arbor, MI is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Ann Arbor has excellent urban growing conditions with University of Michigan agricultural research nearby.

The average last spring frost in Ann Arbor is around April 25. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 22, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 150 days.

Ann Arbor's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, blueberries, herbs. University city with strong community garden presence. Plant warm crops May 5.

In Ann Arbor, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 25. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.