Here are the best crops to garden in Ohio
What grows best in Ohio gardens? Here’s your answer.
If you live in the state of Ohio, you are in Zone 6. This is a gardening term and it is important to know what zone you live in when planning a garden. Here are the best crops to grow from Ohio so that your family can enjoy healthy food.
What to grow in Ohio
The best vegetables to grow in Ohio are crops that survive hard winters. Even when soil temperatures reach a low of 35 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit, you can plant the following with good results:
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Parsley
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Turnips
In Ohio, Swiss chard, beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant do well in the 50-75 degree range. There are a lot of fruits that grow in Ohio too. Plant strawberries and blueberries during the spring. Plant blackberry and raspberry brambles during the fall. These plants will also survive Ohio's harsh winters.
Ohio gardening tips
Vegetables like corn, peppers, eggplant, beans and tomatoes like the long sunny days. Frost makes them not grow well. Wait until the soil is warmer than 60 degrees Fahrenheit before planting cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and beans.