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Can You Grow Grape in Pennsylvania?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Grapes grow well here — productive vines that thrive in warmth and sun.

Plant zones

4a–9b

Pennsylvania last frost

early April

Pennsylvania first frost

late October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Grape

Grapes are long-lived productive vines that need sun warmth and good pruning to produce well.

Choose varieties suited to your zone — table grapes and wine grapes have different requirements. Install a trellis or arbour. Prune hard every winter. Note: grapes are very toxic to dogs.

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Gardening in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate. Philadelphia is Zone 7a; Pittsburgh is Zone 6a; northern Pennsylvania is Zone 5a-5b. Four distinct seasons with a 6-7 month growing window.