What Can Grow in Erie, PA

Erie on Lake Erie has lake-moderated temperatures — excellent for grapes and cool-season crops.

Erie, PA is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season lasts about 155 days, with last frost around April 25 and first fall frost around October 10. Top crops include tomatoes, grapes, apples.

6aUSDA Zone
155 daysFrost-Free
April 25Last Frost
October 10First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Erie
tomatoesgrapesapplesbeansbroccolikale
💡 Planting Tips

Lake Erie moderation. Pennsylvania grape growing capital. Plant warm crops May 5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Erie, PA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. Erie on Lake Erie has lake-moderated temperatures — excellent for grapes and cool-season crops.

The average last spring frost in Erie is around April 25. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 10, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 155 days.

Erie's Zone 6a climate supports growing tomatoes, grapes, apples, beans, broccoli, kale. Lake Erie moderation. Pennsylvania grape growing capital. Plant warm crops May 5.

In Erie, 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.