Philadelphia, PA · Zone 7a

Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Pennsylvania

Season April 10 – October 28. This page is a starting map for Pennsylvania. 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–Oct Apr–Nov
🌱 Asparagus 100% Apr–Jun Oct
🌿 Basil 100% Apr–Sep May–Aug
🟣 Beets 100% Mar–Sep May–Nov
🫑 Bell peppers 100% Apr–Aug Jul–Sep
🫐 Blackberries 100% Apr–Jun Oct
🥬 Bok choy 100% Mar–Sep Apr–Nov
🥦 Broccoli 100% Mar–Aug May–Nov

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.