What Can Grow in Maryland (MD)

Maryland's diverse geography from the Alleghenies to the Chesapeake creates varied growing conditions with generally good productivity.

Maryland spans USDA zones 5b to 7a. The primary zone is 6b, with a growing season of 175 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans.

6bPrimary Zone
175 daysAvg Growing Season
4Zones Present
4Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Maryland
5b6a6b7a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperscornbeansbroccoli
🍎 Top Fruits
applespeachesstrawberriesblueberriespears
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowerspeoniesdaylilies
🌳 Top Trees
loblolly pinewhite oakred mapledogwood
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical in the south; continental in the mountains. Warm summers and variable winters.

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🏙️ Cities in Maryland
Baltimore
Zone 7a
Silver Spring
Zone 7a
Columbia
Zone 7a
Annapolis
Zone 7a

Frequently Asked Questions

Maryland spans USDA hardiness zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a. The most common zone across the state is 6b. Humid subtropical in the south; continental in the mountains. Warm summers and variable winters.

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

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

Maryland's growing season averages 175 days. Humid subtropical in the south; continental in the mountains. Warm summers and variable winters. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.