When to plant in Maryland City, MD
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Maryland City, Maryland — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7b, Maryland City supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
LAUREL 3 W · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Maryland City’s own odds, recorded at LAUREL 3 W.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 2 | Apr 17 | Apr 2 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 |
| 32°F | Apr 19 | Apr 5 | Mar 21 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 | Nov 24 |
| 28°F | Apr 8 | Mar 25 | Mar 10 | Nov 5 | Nov 21 | Dec 8 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Maryland City, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 13 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Maryland City planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Maryland City, MD?
On average, the last spring frost in Maryland City is around April 5 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Maryland City, MD?
Expect Maryland City's first fall frost near November 9 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Maryland City in?
Maryland City is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Maryland City?
Maryland City has about 218 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 5) and first fall frost (November 9).
When should I plant tomatoes in Maryland City?
For Maryland City, sow tomatoes indoors about February 8–February 22 and move the seedlings out around April 12, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- North Laurel · 5 km
- Laurel · 5 km
- Fort Meade · 5 km
- South Laurel · 6 km
- Scaggsville · 8 km
- Severn · 10 km
- Odenton · 10 km
- Burtonsville · 12 km
Frost dates recorded at LAUREL 3 W, 8 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Maryland City, MD — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00185111. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/maryland/maryland-city.