What Grows in US Zone 2a?
Very cold winters with a short frost-free season. Focus on fast-maturing cool-season crops and cold-hardy perennials.
Last frost
First frost
Frost-free days
Plants that grow well
In Zone 2a, 27 plants grow well, 24 are borderline, and 1 are best grown indoors. Your growing season is 98 days (late May to early September).
What grows well in Zone 2a
Spinach
Grows well
Kale
Grows well
Broccoli
Grows well
Radish
Grows well
Beets
Grows well
Onion
Grows well
Peas
Grows well
Cabbage
Grows well
Swiss Chard
Grows well
Arugula
Grows well
Microgreens
Grows well
Asparagus
Grows well
Rhubarb
Grows well
Dill
Grows well
Sunflower
Grows well
Turnip
Grows well
Parsnip
Grows well
Rutabaga
Grows well
Borage
Grows well
Snap Peas
Grows well
Cauliflower
Grows well
Cranberry
Grows well
Shallot
Grows well
Scallion
Grows well
Watercress
Grows well
Sorrel
Grows well
Calendula
Grows wellBorderline — needs care
Lettuce
Borderline
Carrot
Borderline
Garlic
Borderline
Brussels Sprouts
Borderline
Leek
Borderline
Mint
Borderline
Parsley
Borderline
Cilantro
Borderline
Chives
Borderline
Strawberry
Borderline
Blueberry
Borderline
Raspberry
Borderline
Apple
Borderline
Celeriac
Borderline
Kohlrabi
Borderline
French Tarragon
Borderline
Lemon Balm
Borderline
German Chamomile
Borderline
Gooseberry
Borderline
Red Currant
Borderline
Elderberry
Borderline
Fava Beans
Borderline
Celery
Borderline
Horseradish
BorderlineBest grown indoors
Frequently asked questions
What is USDA Hardiness Zone 2a?
Very cold winters with a short frost-free season. Focus on fast-maturing cool-season crops and cold-hardy perennials.
When is the last frost in Zone 2a?
The average last frost is late May, and the first frost is early September. That's about 98 frost-free days per year.
What grows well in Zone 2a?
27 plants grow well here, including Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Radish, Beets, Onion, and more. See the full list below.
What can't you grow in Zone 2a?
67 plants are too cold or too warm for this zone — see the "won't grow" list below.
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