Boise, ID · Zone 7a

Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Idaho

Season April 25 – October 10. This page is a starting map for Idaho. Your actual yard still depends on sun, soil, and space.

Rows of vegetables including corn, peppers, and beans
Mali Maeder / Pexels
Grow theseSuccessPlantHarvest
🥬 Arugula 100% Mar–Sep Apr–Oct
🌱 Asparagus 100% Apr–Jun Oct
🌿 Basil 100% May–Sep Jun–Aug
🟣 Beets 100% Apr–Aug May–Oct
🫑 Bell peppers 100% May–Aug Jul–Oct
🫐 Blackberries 100% Apr–Jun Oct
🥬 Bok choy 100% Apr–Sep May–Oct
🥦 Broccoli 100% Apr–Aug Jun–Oct

Don’t bother

🍋 Lemon tree

Winter minimum temperatures are below what this plant can take outdoors.

🍊 Orange tree

Winter minimum temperatures are below what this plant can take outdoors.

🥑 Avocado

Winter minimum temperatures are below what this plant can take outdoors.

☕ Coffee

Winter minimum temperatures are below what this plant can take outdoors.

🍋 Lime tree

Winter minimum temperatures are below what this plant can take outdoors.