USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: Planting Guide
Min temp
-5°F to 0°F
Growing season
190 days
Compatible crops
12
Sample region
Long Island
Mid-temperate zone with reliable peaches and a wide variety of apples.
Growing in zone 6b
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Recommended crops for zone 6b
- Apple
- Pear
- Peach
- European Plum
- Japanese Plum
- Sweet Cherry
- Sour Cherry
- American Persimmon
- Jujube
- Pawpaw
- Apricot
- Mulberry
Frost timing in zone 6b
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Common challenges in zone 6b
- Cedar-apple rust
- Fire blight
- Stink bugs
Best practices
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Sample regions in zone 6b
Long Island, Southern Indiana, and Northern Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average minimum winter temperature in zone 6b?
Zone 6b has an average annual minimum temperature of -5°F to 0°F.
- How long is the growing season in zone 6b?
Approximately 190 days from last spring frost to first fall frost.
- What fruit trees grow well in zone 6b?
Common fruit trees that grow in zone 6b include apple, pear, peach, european plum, and japanese plum.