What Can Grow in Nashua, NH

Nashua in southern New Hampshire near the Massachusetts border has the warmest climate in the state.

Nashua, NH is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 148 days, with last frost around April 28 and first fall frost around October 22. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, beans.

5bUSDA Zone
148 daysFrost-Free
April 28Last Frost
October 22First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Nashua
tomatoespeppersbeanscornsquashblueberries
💡 Planting Tips

Warmest city in NH due to Massachusetts proximity. Plant warm crops after May 5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nashua, NH is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Nashua in southern New Hampshire near the Massachusetts border has the warmest climate in the state.

The average last spring frost in Nashua is around April 28. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 22, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 148 days.

Nashua's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, squash, blueberries. Warmest city in NH due to Massachusetts proximity. Plant warm crops after May 5.

In Nashua, 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.