What Can Grow in Lexington, KY

Lexington in the Bluegrass region has excellent growing conditions with rich limestone soils.

Lexington, KY is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season lasts about 175 days, with last frost around April 10 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

6bUSDA Zone
175 daysFrost-Free
April 10Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Lexington
tomatoespepperscornbeansapplesbroccoli
💡 Planting Tips

Bluegrass soils are excellent. Plant warm crops after April 15. Excellent apple-growing conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lexington, KY is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. Lexington in the Bluegrass region has excellent growing conditions with rich limestone soils.

The average last spring frost in Lexington is around April 10. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 175 days.

Lexington's Zone 6b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, apples, broccoli. Bluegrass soils are excellent. Plant warm crops after April 15. Excellent apple-growing conditions.

In Lexington, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 10. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.