What Can Grow in Toledo, OH

Toledo near Lake Erie has lake influence with productive growing conditions for vegetables.

Toledo, OH 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 22. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn.

5bUSDA Zone
150 daysFrost-Free
April 28Last Frost
October 22First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Toledo
tomatoespepperscornbeanssquashbroccoli
💡 Planting Tips

Lake Erie proximity. Plant warm crops May 5. Good conditions for most vegetables.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Toledo, OH is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Toledo near Lake Erie has lake influence with productive growing conditions for vegetables.

The average last spring frost in Toledo is around April 28. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 22, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 150 days.

Toledo's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, squash, broccoli. Lake Erie proximity. Plant warm crops May 5. Good conditions for most vegetables.

In Toledo, 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.