Growing in Boston
- USDA zone (2023)
- 6b-7a
- Median last frost
- April 15
- Median first frost
- November 5
- Growing season
- ~204 days
Frost dates are medians from NOAA climate normals: in half of years, frost comes later. The windows below are computed from each crop's planting rules against this city's dates, treat them as the center of the target, not the edges.
Tomato in Boston
| Step | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start seed indoors | February 18 to March 4 | |
| Transplant out | April 15 to May 6 | soil ≥ 60°F |
→ Full tomato calendar & suitable varieties for Boston
Pepper in Boston
| Step | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start seed indoors | February 4 to February 18 | |
| Transplant out | April 22 to May 13 | soil ≥ 65°F |
→ Full pepper calendar & suitable varieties for Boston
Other crops with rules for this climate
Data sources
Evidence: 2 sources, all independent references.
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023) · USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State PRISM (2023), University or Government
- U.S. Climate Normals (1991-2020) · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (2021), University or Government