USA Hardiness Zone 5a

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USA Zone 5a

Extreme Minimum Temperate −28.9 to −26.1°C (−20 to −15°F)

Temperate with Mild Summers and Cold Winters

Indicative Towns: Burlington, Vermont; Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Zone 5a includes the southern coastal region of Alaska, the North Central United States and parts of New England. Zone 5 has medium length growing season. The first frost date is in mid-May and the last in mid-October. This zone had a cold winter and warm summers, but it includes a wide range of sub-climates.

The list of extra vegetables and herbs you can grow in Zone 5 (a & b), include: Kale, Radishes, Lettuce, Spinach, Winter greens, Hybrid Mints and Lavender.

Towns include:

Ames, Iowa
Appleton, Wisconsin
Burlington, Vermont
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Fargo, North Dakota
Gasevoort, New York
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Indianola, Iowa
Janesville, Wisconsin
Johnston, Iowa
Madison, Wisconsin
Olean, New York
Park City, Utah
Provo, Utah
South Burlington, Vermont
Waterloo, Iowa
Watertown, Wisconsin
Waunakee, Wisconsin
Yankton, South Dakota


Disclaimer: The PlantWhatWhen vegetable planting guide is only designed for use as a very general reference for home gardening purposes. It is not to be used for farming, markets or commercial activities of any kind whatsoever. We take absolutely no responsibility for the accuracy and adequacy of the information provided on this site. We recommend that you consider your local climate, weather patterns and conditions when deciding what and when to plant in your home garden. It's entirely your own decision. Happy Gardening and Best Wishes!