Gardening in USDA Zone 4
Your complete guide to growing vegetables, herbs, and fruits in Zone 4. Find the best varieties for your climate and get zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
May 10
Safe to plant after
First Frost
September 25
Harvest before
Growing Season
135 days
Varieties
271
across 15 categories
Growing Season
Plant after May 10 · Harvest before September 25
Zone 4 Coverage
What to Grow in Zone 4
Best Alliums for Zone 4
15 varieties
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Best Beans & Legumes for Zone 4
19 varieties
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Best Berries & Fruits for Zone 4
15 varieties
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Best Brassicas for Zone 4
19 varieties
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Best Corn for Zone 4
20 varieties
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Best Eggplants for Zone 4
16 varieties
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Best Herbs for Zone 4
16 varieties
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Best Lettuce & Salad Greens for Zone 4
20 varieties
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Best Melons for Zone 4
15 varieties
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Best Microgreens for Zone 4
17 varieties
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Best Peas for Zone 4
20 varieties
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Best Peppers for Zone 4
19 varieties
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Best Root Vegetables for Zone 4
20 varieties
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Best Squash & Cucumbers for Zone 4
20 varieties
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Best Tomatoes for Zone 4
20 varieties
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.