Gardening in USDA Zone 6b
long growing season · Frost-free ~160-190 days · Min temp -5°F to 0°F
❄️ Frost Dates — Zone 6b
Plant warm-weather crops after this date. Check 10-day forecasts before setting out tender plants.
Count back from this date to know how long your growing window is.
📍 Where is Zone 6b?
Southern Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, parts of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
🌱 Soil & Growing Notes
Ranges from clay to silty loam. Typically slightly acidic — lime may help for many vegetables.
What Grows Well in Zone 6b?
Zone 6b has a long growing season with roughly ~160-190 days of frost-free weather — last spring frost around April 7, first fall frost around October 31. That's enough time for 43+ popular garden plants, from fast-growing leafy greens to longer-season fruiting crops. Below is our curated list of plants that thrive in your zone.
🥕 Best Vegetables for Zone 6b
🌿 Best Herbs for Zone 6b
🍓 Best Fruits for Zone 6b
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