What Can Grow in Morgantown, WV

Morgantown home to WVU has a productive growing season in the mountains.

Morgantown, WV is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 150 days, with last frost around April 28 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, beans.

5bUSDA Zone
150 daysFrost-Free
April 28Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Morgantown
tomatoespeppersbeansapplesbroccolikale
💡 Planting Tips

University city. Mountain climate. Plant warm crops May 5. Good apple conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morgantown, WV is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Morgantown home to WVU has a productive growing season in the mountains.

The average last spring frost in Morgantown is around April 28. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 150 days.

Morgantown's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, beans, apples, broccoli, kale. University city. Mountain climate. Plant warm crops May 5. Good apple conditions.

In Morgantown, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 28. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.