What Can Grow in Delaware (DE)

Delaware's small size belies excellent growing conditions - warm summers and mild winters on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Delaware spans USDA zones 6b to 7a. The primary zone is 7a, with a growing season of 175 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, corn.

7aPrimary Zone
175 daysAvg Growing Season
2Zones Present
3Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Delaware
6b7a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperscucumberscornbeans
🍎 Top Fruits
peachesstrawberriesblueberriesapplespears
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowersmarigoldsdaylilies
🌳 Top Trees
loblolly pinewillow oakred mapledogwood
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical to temperate. Mild coastal influence. Adequate rainfall with occasional summer drought.

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🏙️ Cities in Delaware
Wilmington
Zone 7a
Dover
Zone 7a
Newark
Zone 7a

Frequently Asked Questions

Delaware spans USDA hardiness zones 6b, 7a. The most common zone across the state is 7a. Humid subtropical to temperate. Mild coastal influence. Adequate rainfall with occasional summer drought.

In Delaware, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, corn, beans. The growing season of 175 days allows for a productive single season.

Delaware is well suited for growing peaches, strawberries, blueberries, apples, pears. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Delaware's growing season averages 175 days. Humid subtropical to temperate. Mild coastal influence. Adequate rainfall with occasional summer drought. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.