USDA Zone 7 planting guide
204 frost-free daysUSDA hardiness zone 7 runs through 976 cities in 32 states we cover, with a long growing season of about 204 frost-free days. It spans sub-zones 7a and 7b, 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 7
150 crops fit the seasonWith about 204 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 7
the 48 largest of 976Zone 7 planting FAQ
What can I grow in USDA zone 7?
With about 204 frost-free days, zone 7 has time to mature 101 of the crops we track — including acorn squash, amaranth, anise, arugula, basil. See the full list above, each linked to its planting dates.
What are the frost dates for zone 7?
Across zone 7, the last spring frost falls between March 22 and June 7, and the first fall frost between September 28 and November 26 (50% chance, 32°F). Your city page gives the exact dates for your location.
How long is the growing season in zone 7?
Zone 7 averages about 204 frost-free days, ranging from 113 to 249 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.