Massachusetts · Northeast
Dorchester, MA
Zone-aware planting reference for Dorchester. Population 97,826; USDA hardiness zone 6b; nearest curated zip code 02121.
- USDA zone
- 6b
- Population
- 97,826
- Last spring frost
- 04/04
- First fall frost
- 11/09
- Growing season
- 218 days
- Nearest zip
- 02121
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Dorchester
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 6b. 87 crops match.
Tree fruit
12 crops
Berries
20 crops
zone 6b Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
zone 6b Black Currant
Ribes nigrum
zones 3a–7a
zone 6b Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
zone 6b Blackberry
Rubus subgenus Rubus
zones 5a–9a
zone 6b Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
zones 3a–7a
zone 6b Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
Nuts
6 crops
Vegetables
40 crops
zone 6b Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 6b Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
zone 6b Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 6b Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 6b Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
zones 3b–8a
zone 6b Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
Herbs
9 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Dorchester, MA?
Dorchester sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b, based on the nearest zip code (02121).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Dorchester?
Based on the nearest weather station, Dorchester averages a last spring frost around 04/04 and a first fall frost around 11/09, for a growing season of about 218 days.
- What crops grow well in Dorchester?
87 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 6b. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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