Alabama · South
Montgomery, AL
Zone-aware planting reference for Montgomery. Population 195,287; USDA hardiness zone 8b; nearest curated zip code 36123.
- USDA zone
- 8b
- Population
- 195,287
- Last spring frost
- 03/13
- First fall frost
- 11/13
- Growing season
- 244 days
- Nearest zip
- 36123
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Montgomery
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 Montgomery, AL?
Montgomery sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b, based on the nearest zip code (36123).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Montgomery?
Based on the nearest weather station, Montgomery averages a last spring frost around 03/13 and a first fall frost around 11/13, for a growing season of about 244 days.
- What crops grow well in Montgomery?
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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