Wisconsin · Midwest
Madison, WI
Zone-aware planting reference for Madison. Population 280,305; USDA hardiness zone 5a; nearest curated zip code 53706.
- USDA zone
- 5a
- Population
- 280,305
- Last spring frost
- 05/01
- First fall frost
- 10/10
- Growing season
- 160 days
- Nearest zip
- 53706
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Madison
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 5a. 79 crops match.
Tree fruit
10 crops
Berries
20 crops
zone 5a Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
zone 5a Black Currant
Ribes nigrum
zones 3a–7a
zone 5a Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
zone 5a Blackberry
Rubus subgenus Rubus
zones 5a–9a
zone 5a Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
zones 3a–7a
zone 5a Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
Nuts
4 crops
Vegetables
36 crops
zone 5a Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 5a Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
zone 5a Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 5a Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 5a Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
zones 3b–8a
zone 5a Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
Herbs
9 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Madison, WI?
Madison sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a, based on the nearest zip code (53706).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Madison?
Based on the nearest weather station, Madison averages a last spring frost around 05/01 and a first fall frost around 10/10, for a growing season of about 160 days.
- What crops grow well in Madison?
79 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 5a. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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