What Can Grow in Alabama (AL)

Alabama's warm climate and long growing season make it one of the most productive gardening states in the South.

Alabama spans USDA zones 7a to 8b. The primary zone is 8a, with a growing season of 220 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes.

8aPrimary Zone
220 daysAvg Growing Season
4Zones Present
6Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Alabama
7a7b8a8b
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespeppersokrasweet potatoescollards
🍎 Top Fruits
peachesblueberriesfigsmuscadinesstrawberries
🌸 Top Flowers
azaleascamelliasmarigoldszinnias
🌳 Top Trees
southern magnolialive oaklongleaf pinedogwood
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is plentiful year-round.

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🏙️ Cities in Alabama
Birmingham
Zone 7b
Montgomery
Zone 8a
Huntsville
Zone 7a
Mobile
Zone 8b
Tuscaloosa
Zone 7b
Auburn
Zone 8a

Frequently Asked Questions

Alabama spans USDA hardiness zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. The most common zone across the state is 8a. Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is plentiful year-round.

In Alabama, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes, collards. The growing season of 220 days allows for multiple successions.

Alabama is well suited for growing peaches, blueberries, figs, muscadines, strawberries. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Alabama's growing season averages 220 days. Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is plentiful year-round. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.