Zone 7 — 0 to 10°F

What grows in Zone 7

Zone 7 suits the following plants based on temperature tolerance and growing-season length:

• Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant
• Okra
• Sweet potatoes
• Squash, melons
• Beans (lima + pole)
• Figs
• Pomegranates (in protected spots)
• Apples, peaches, plums, pears
• Blueberries (rabbiteye + highbush)
• Asparagus, rhubarb
• Garlic (fall-planted)
• Cool-season greens (winter)

Climate notes for Zone 7

Long enough season for sweet potatoes and okra. Many gardeners grow in fall + winter using row covers for greens and brassicas.

Frost dates and timing

These are zone-wide averages. Local microclimates (south-facing slopes, urban heat, lakeside warmth) can shift dates by 1-2 weeks within the same zone.

Source and methodology

Temperature ranges from the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023). Frost-date averages from NOAA Climate Data Online national averages within each zone. Plant recommendations curated by the Growli editorial team from US extension service references.

What to plant in Zone 7

Crop-by-crop sowing, transplant, and harvest dates for zone 7:

• When to plant tomatoes in zone 7
• When to plant peppers in zone 7
• When to plant basil in zone 7
• When to plant garlic in zone 7
• When to plant lettuce in zone 7
• When to plant bush beans in zone 7
• When to plant cucumbers in zone 7
• When to plant summer squash in zone 7
• When to plant peas in zone 7
• When to plant carrots in zone 7
• When to plant broccoli in zone 7
• When to plant cauliflower in zone 7
• When to plant cabbage in zone 7
• When to plant kale in zone 7
• When to plant brussels sprouts in zone 7
• When to plant collard greens in zone 7
• When to plant spinach in zone 7
• When to plant swiss chard in zone 7
• When to plant arugula in zone 7
• When to plant beets in zone 7
• When to plant radishes in zone 7
• When to plant turnips in zone 7
• When to plant parsnips in zone 7
• When to plant kohlrabi in zone 7
• When to plant onions in zone 7
• When to plant leeks in zone 7
• When to plant celery in zone 7
• When to plant asparagus in zone 7
• When to plant rhubarb in zone 7
• When to plant potatoes in zone 7
• When to plant sweet potatoes in zone 7
• When to plant eggplant in zone 7
• When to plant okra in zone 7
• When to plant sweet corn in zone 7
• When to plant pumpkins in zone 7
• When to plant winter squash in zone 7
• When to plant zucchini in zone 7
• When to plant cantaloupe in zone 7
• When to plant watermelon in zone 7
• When to plant pole beans in zone 7
• When to plant edamame in zone 7
• When to plant fava beans in zone 7
• When to plant cilantro in zone 7
• When to plant dill in zone 7
• When to plant parsley in zone 7
• When to plant oregano in zone 7
• When to plant thyme in zone 7
• When to plant sage in zone 7
• When to plant rosemary in zone 7
• When to plant chives in zone 7

Common questions

Related guides

• Zone 7 frost dates — average last & first frost
• How to grow tomatoes — complete guide
• How to grow peppers — beginner guide
• How to grow basil — indoor and outdoor
• How to start a vegetable garden