USDA Zone 5

Much of the Midwest and New England. Comfortable for the full range of common vegetables with a normal indoor start.

WINTER LOW

-20°F to -10°F

FROST-FREE DAYS

~160

TYPICAL FROST WINDOW

last ~Apr 30, first ~Oct 5

Frost dates here are broad averages. Build a dated calendar for your exact spot with the planting calendar generator.

Crops that fit the season

Tomato Bell Pepper Chili Pepper Cucumber Zucchini / Summer Squash Winter Squash Pumpkin Bush Bean Pole Bean Pea Lettuce Spinach

States with large areas in Zone 5

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