What Can Grow in Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania's rich soils and moderate climate support excellent mushroom production and a full range of vegetables.

Pennsylvania spans USDA zones 5a to 7a. The primary zone is 5b, with a growing season of 155 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans.

5bPrimary Zone
155 daysAvg Growing Season
5Zones Present
4Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Pennsylvania
5a5b6a6b7a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperscornbeansmushrooms
🍎 Top Fruits
applespeachescherriesblueberriesstrawberries
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowerspeoniescardinal flowers
🌳 Top Trees
white oaksugar mapleeastern hemlockblack cherry
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid continental. Warm summers and cold winters. Adequate rainfall. Western PA cloudier.

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🏙️ Cities in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Zone 7a
Pittsburgh
Zone 6a
Allentown
Zone 6b
Erie
Zone 6a

Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania spans USDA hardiness zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a. The most common zone across the state is 5b. Humid continental. Warm summers and cold winters. Adequate rainfall. Western PA cloudier.

In Pennsylvania, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, mushrooms. The growing season of 155 days allows for a productive single season.

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

Pennsylvania's growing season averages 155 days. Humid continental. Warm summers and cold winters. Adequate rainfall. Western PA cloudier. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.