Minnesota · Midwest
Rochester, MN
Zone-aware planting reference for Rochester. Population 112,225; USDA hardiness zone 4b; nearest curated zip code 55902.
- USDA zone
- 4b
- Population
- 112,225
- Last spring frost
- 04/30
- First fall frost
- 10/06
- Growing season
- 159 days
- Nearest zip
- 55902
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Rochester
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 4b. 71 crops match.
Tree fruit
6 crops
Berries
19 crops
zone 4b Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
zone 4b Black Currant
Ribes nigrum
zones 3a–7a
zone 4b Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
zone 4b Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
zones 3a–7a
zone 4b Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
zone 4b Everbearing Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa
zones 3b–9a
Nuts
3 crops
Vegetables
34 crops
zone 4b Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 4b Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
zone 4b Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 4b Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 4b Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
zones 3b–8a
zone 4b Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
Herbs
9 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Rochester, MN?
Rochester sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b, based on the nearest zip code (55902).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Rochester?
Based on the nearest weather station, Rochester averages a last spring frost around 04/30 and a first fall frost around 10/06, for a growing season of about 159 days.
- What crops grow well in Rochester?
71 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 4b. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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