USDA Hardiness Zone 6a: Planting Guide
Min temp
-10°F to -5°F
Growing season
180 days
Compatible crops
12
Sample region
Northern New Jersey
Mid-temperate zone where most temperate fruit crops thrive.
Growing in zone 6a
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Recommended crops for zone 6a
- Apple
- Pear
- Peach
- European Plum
- Japanese Plum
- Sweet Cherry
- Sour Cherry
- American Persimmon
- Jujube
- Pawpaw
- Apricot
- Mulberry
Frost timing in zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- Brown rot in stone fruit
- Japanese beetles
- Spring frost damage to peach buds
Best practices
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Sample regions in zone 6a
Northern New Jersey, Central Missouri, and Northern Kentucky.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average minimum winter temperature in zone 6a?
Zone 6a has an average annual minimum temperature of -10°F to -5°F.
- How long is the growing season in zone 6a?
Approximately 180 days from last spring frost to first fall frost.
- What fruit trees grow well in zone 6a?
Common fruit trees that grow in zone 6a include apple, pear, peach, european plum, and japanese plum.