Boston, MA · Zone 6b

Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Massachusetts

Season April 22 – October 18. This page is a starting map for Massachusetts. Your actual yard still depends on sun, soil, and space.

Rows of vegetables including corn, peppers, and beans
Mali Maeder / Pexels
Grow theseSuccessPlantHarvest
🌿 Basil 100% Apr–Sep May–Aug
🟣 Beets 100% Apr–Aug May–Nov
🫑 Bell peppers 100% May–Aug Jul–Oct
🫐 Blackberries 100% Apr–Jun Oct
🫐 Blueberries 100% Apr–Jun Oct
🥬 Bok choy 100% Apr–Sep May–Nov
🍅 Cherry tomatoes 100% Apr–Aug Jun–Sep
🌿 Chives 100% Apr–Jun Jun–Oct

Don’t bother

🍌 Banana

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

🟤 Ginger

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.

🍋 Lemon tree

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