What Can Grow in Maine (ME)

Maine's short growing season concentrates the best of summer - abundant blueberries and cool-season vegetables.

Maine spans USDA zones 3b to 6a. The primary zone is 5a, with a growing season of 125 days. Top crops include potatoes, kale, cabbage, beets.

5aPrimary Zone
125 daysAvg Growing Season
6Zones Present
4Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Maine
3b4a4b5a5b6a
🥕 Top Vegetables
potatoeskalecabbagebeetspeas
🍎 Top Fruits
wild blueberriesapplesstrawberriesraspberriescurrants
🌸 Top Flowers
lupineblack-eyed Susansfoxglovedaisies
🌳 Top Trees
sugar maplewhite pinebalsam firyellow birch
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid continental to subarctic in the north. Cold winters and cool summers. High rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in Maine
Portland
Zone 5b
Bangor
Zone 4b
Lewiston
Zone 5a
Auburn
Zone 5a

Frequently Asked Questions

Maine spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a. The most common zone across the state is 5a. Humid continental to subarctic in the north. Cold winters and cool summers. High rainfall.

In Maine, excellent vegetables to grow include potatoes, kale, cabbage, beets, peas. The growing season of 125 days allows for a productive single season.

Maine is well suited for growing wild blueberries, apples, strawberries, raspberries, currants. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Maine's growing season averages 125 days. Humid continental to subarctic in the north. Cold winters and cool summers. High rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.