What to Plant in Maine
Your complete gardening guide for Maine (USDA Zone 4). Browse 950 varieties across 28 categories with zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
May 10
Safe to plant after
First Frost
September 25
Harvest before
Growing Season
135 days
Varieties
950
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after May 10 · Harvest before September 25
Maine · Zone 4
All Zone 4 plants →Best Crops for Maine
Alliums
35 varieties for Maine
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
58 varieties for Maine
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
23 varieties for Maine
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
49 varieties for Maine
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
31 varieties for Maine
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
30 varieties for Maine
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
30 varieties for Maine
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
53 varieties for Maine
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
19 varieties for Maine
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
9 varieties for Maine
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
22 varieties for Maine
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
32 varieties for Maine
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
52 varieties for Maine
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Maine
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
36 varieties for Maine
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
20 varieties for Maine
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
13 varieties for Maine
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
25 varieties for Maine
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Maine
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
71 varieties for Maine
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
43 varieties for Maine
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
3 varieties for Maine
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
27 varieties for Maine
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
28 varieties for Maine
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
51 varieties for Maine
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
88 varieties for Maine
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
4 varieties for Maine
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
25 varieties for Maine
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.