What Can Grow in Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin's fertile soils and moderate summers produce excellent vegetables and cranberries. Good variety of cold-hardy fruits.

Wisconsin spans USDA zones 3b to 5b. The primary zone is 5a, with a growing season of 145 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans.

5aPrimary Zone
145 daysAvg Growing Season
5Zones Present
3Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Wisconsin
3b4a4b5a5b
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperscornbeansbrassicas
🍎 Top Fruits
applescranberriesstrawberriesblueberriescherries
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowersprairie blazing starpeonies
🌳 Top Trees
sugar mapleAmerican basswoodwhite pinebalsam fir
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid continental. Cold winters and warm summers. High snowfall in north. Lake Michigan moderates east.

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🏙️ Cities in Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Zone 5b
Madison
Zone 5a
Green Bay
Zone 5a

Frequently Asked Questions

Wisconsin spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b. The most common zone across the state is 5a. Humid continental. Cold winters and warm summers. High snowfall in north. Lake Michigan moderates east.

In Wisconsin, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, brassicas. The growing season of 145 days allows for a productive single season.

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

Wisconsin's growing season averages 145 days. Humid continental. Cold winters and warm summers. High snowfall in north. Lake Michigan moderates east. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.