USDA Zone 2 planting guide
111 frost-free daysUSDA hardiness zone 2 runs through 3 cities we cover, with a short growing season of about 111 frost-free days. It spans sub-zones 2a and 2b, which differ by about 5°F in winter lows.Frost isn’t one date across a whole zone, so these are ranges — each city page uses its own nearest NOAA station.
What to plant in Zone 2
86 crops fit the seasonWith about 111 frost-free days, these crops have time to reach maturity. Open a crop for its exact indoor-start, transplant, and direct-sow dates, or check a city below for exact local timing.
Cities in Zone 2
3 citiesZone 2 planting FAQ
What can I grow in USDA zone 2?
With about 111 frost-free days, zone 2 has time to mature 84 of the crops we track — including acorn squash, amaranth, arugula, basil, beet. See the full list above, each linked to its planting dates.
What are the frost dates for zone 2?
Across zone 2, the last spring frost falls between May 16 and May 22, and the first fall frost between September 2 and September 6 (50% chance, 32°F). Your city page gives the exact dates for your location.
How long is the growing season in zone 2?
Zone 2 averages about 111 frost-free days, ranging from 103 to 113 days between its coolest and mildest cities.
Hardiness zones from the USDA/PRISM map · frost dates from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals, aggregated across this zone’s cities. How we compute this.