What to Plant in Prince Edward Island
Your complete gardening guide for Prince Edward Island (USDA Zone 6). Browse 1096 varieties across 28 categories with zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
April 15
Safe to plant after
First Frost
October 15
Harvest before
Growing Season
180 days
Varieties
1096
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 15 · Harvest before October 15
Prince Edward Island · Zone 6
All Zone 6 plants →Best Crops for Prince Edward Island
Alliums
35 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
58 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
31 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
49 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
31 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
30 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
30 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
53 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
28 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
20 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
26 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
43 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
52 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
36 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
22 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
23 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
41 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
71 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
43 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
37 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
39 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
51 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
88 varieties for Prince Edward Island
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
4 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
27 varieties for Prince Edward Island
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.