Oregon · West
Medford, OR
Zone-aware planting reference for Medford. Population 79,805; USDA hardiness zone 8b; nearest curated zip code 97504.
- USDA zone
- 8b
- Population
- 79,805
- Last spring frost
- 04/08
- First fall frost
- 10/29
- Growing season
- 204 days
- Nearest zip
- 97504
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Medford
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 8b. 68 crops match.
Tree fruit
11 crops
Berries
6 crops
zone 8b Blackberry
Rubus subgenus Rubus
zones 5a–9a
zone 8b Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
zone 8b Everbearing Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa
zones 3b–9a
zone 8b Goji Berry
Lycium barbarum
zones 3b–10a
zone 8b June-Bearing Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa
zones 3a–8b
zone 8b Rabbiteye Blueberry
Vaccinium virgatum
zones 7a–9a
Nuts
5 crops
Vegetables
36 crops
zone 8b Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 8b Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
zone 8b Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 8b Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 8b Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
zone 8b Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
zones 3a–9b
Herbs
10 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Medford, OR?
Medford sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b, based on the nearest zip code (97504).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Medford?
Based on the nearest weather station, Medford averages a last spring frost around 04/08 and a first fall frost around 10/29, for a growing season of about 204 days.
- What crops grow well in Medford?
68 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 8b. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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