What to Plant in Oklahoma
Your complete gardening guide for Oklahoma (USDA Zones 6–8, typically Zone 7). Browse 1855 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
March 15 – April 15
By zone (8 → 6)
First Frost
October 15 – November 15
By zone (6 → 8)
Growing Season
180–240 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1855
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 1 · Harvest before October 30
Oklahoma · Zones 6–8
All Zone 7 plants →Oklahoma spans Zones 6–8. The timeline above shows typical Zone 7 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Oklahoma
1,855 varieties across 28 categories

Alliums
44 varieties for Oklahoma
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.

Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Oklahoma
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.

Berries & Fruits
37 varieties for Oklahoma
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.

Brassicas
79 varieties for Oklahoma
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.

Corn
32 varieties for Oklahoma
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.

Cucumbers
31 varieties for Oklahoma
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.

Eggplants
29 varieties for Oklahoma
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.

Flowers
523 varieties for Oklahoma
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.

Fruit Trees
31 varieties for Oklahoma
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.

Grasses & Bamboo
37 varieties for Oklahoma
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.

Ground Covers
24 varieties for Oklahoma
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.

Herbs
89 varieties for Oklahoma
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.

Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Oklahoma
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.

Melons
38 varieties for Oklahoma
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.

Microgreens
57 varieties for Oklahoma
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.

Native Wildflowers
88 varieties for Oklahoma
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.

Nut Trees
23 varieties for Oklahoma
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.

Ornamental Trees
34 varieties for Oklahoma
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.

Peas
35 varieties for Oklahoma
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.

Peppers
73 varieties for Oklahoma
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.

Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Oklahoma
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.

Roses
55 varieties for Oklahoma
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.

Shade Trees
35 varieties for Oklahoma
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.

Shrubs & Hedges
47 varieties for Oklahoma
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.

Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Oklahoma
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.

Tomatoes
90 varieties for Oklahoma
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.

Tropical Plants
6 varieties for Oklahoma
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.

Vines & Climbers
8 varieties for Oklahoma
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.