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Massachusetts

Massachusetts (MA) covers 5 primary USDA hardiness zones across 675 zip codes. Capital: Boston.

USDA hardiness zones in Massachusetts

Zone share is computed from the 675 zip codes within Massachusetts. The most common zone is the best starting point for state-wide guidance; check your local zip for microclimate accuracy.

41.6%

281 zips
22.8%

154 zips
22.7%

153 zips
8.3%

56 zips
4.6%

31 zips

State-wide baseline

Zone 6b covers the largest share of Massachusetts, with winter lows around -5°F to 0°F and a typical growing season of 190 days. Zone 6b guide →

Crops suited to Massachusetts

Crops whose recommended USDA zone range overlaps Massachusetts's dominant zones. 92 crops match.

Tree fruit

15 crops

American Persimmon

Diospyros virginiana

zones 4b–9a

Apple

Malus domestica

zones 3a–9a

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

zones 5a–8a

Asian Persimmon

Diospyros kaki

zones 7a–10a

European Plum

Prunus domestica

zones 4a–8a

Fig

Ficus carica

zones 7a–10b

Japanese Plum

Prunus salicina

zones 5b–9a

Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba

zones 6a–9b

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Berries

21 crops

Aronia (Black Chokeberry)

Aronia melanocarpa

zones 3a–8a

Black Currant

Ribes nigrum

zones 3a–7a

Black Raspberry

Rubus occidentalis

zones 4a–8a

Blackberry

Rubus subgenus Rubus

zones 5a–9a

Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

zones 3a–7a

Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis

zones 3b–9a

Everbearing Strawberry

Fragaria x ananassa

zones 3b–9a

Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum

zones 3b–10a

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Nuts

6 crops

Almond

Prunus dulcis

zones 6a–9a

Black Walnut

Juglans nigra

zones 4a–9a

Chestnut

Castanea species and hybrids

zones 4b–8b

English Walnut

Juglans regia

zones 5a–9a

Hazelnut

Corylus species and hybrids

zones 4a–8a

Pecan

Carya illinoinensis

zones 6a–9a

Vegetables

40 crops

Arugula

Eruca vesicaria

zones 3b–9a

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis

zones 3b–8b

Beet

Beta vulgaris

zones 3a–9a

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

zones 3a–9a

Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

zones 3b–8a

Bush Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

zones 3b–9a

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

zones 3a–9b

Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

zones 3a–9a

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Herbs

10 crops

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

zones 4a–10b

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

zones 3a–8b

Cilantro / Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

zones 3b–9b

Dill

Anethum graveolens

zones 3b–9a

Mint

Mentha species

zones 3b–9b

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

zones 4a–9b

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

zones 3b–9b

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

zones 7a–10b

See all 10 herbs →

Largest cities in Massachusetts

Cities ranked by population (GeoNames public-domain data). Each city has a curated planting reference with its USDA zone, frost dates, and recommended crops.

USDA hardiness zones in Massachusetts

American Persimmon

Apple

Apricot

Asian Persimmon

European Plum

Fig

Japanese Plum

Jujube

Aronia (Black Chokeberry)

Black Currant

Black Raspberry

Blackberry

Cranberry

Elderberry

Everbearing Strawberry

Goji Berry

Almond

Black Walnut

Chestnut

English Walnut

Hazelnut

Pecan

Arugula

Asparagus

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Bush Bean

Cabbage

Carrot

Basil

Chives

Cilantro / Coriander

Dill

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Largest cities in Massachusetts

Curated zip pages in Massachusetts

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