What to Plant in Delaware
Your complete gardening guide for Delaware (USDA Zone 7). Browse 1101 varieties across 28 categories with zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
April 1
Safe to plant after
First Frost
October 30
Harvest before
Growing Season
210 days
Varieties
1101
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 1 · Harvest before October 30
Delaware · Zone 7
All Zone 7 plants →Best Crops for Delaware
Alliums
35 varieties for Delaware
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
58 varieties for Delaware
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
32 varieties for Delaware
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
49 varieties for Delaware
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
31 varieties for Delaware
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
30 varieties for Delaware
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
30 varieties for Delaware
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
53 varieties for Delaware
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
31 varieties for Delaware
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
21 varieties for Delaware
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
25 varieties for Delaware
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
44 varieties for Delaware
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
52 varieties for Delaware
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Delaware
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
36 varieties for Delaware
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
21 varieties for Delaware
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
23 varieties for Delaware
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
41 varieties for Delaware
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Delaware
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
71 varieties for Delaware
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
43 varieties for Delaware
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Delaware
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
37 varieties for Delaware
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
40 varieties for Delaware
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
51 varieties for Delaware
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
88 varieties for Delaware
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
4 varieties for Delaware
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
27 varieties for Delaware
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.