Detroit, MI · Zone 6b

What Can I Grow in Detroit, MI?

Season April 25 – October 15. This page is a starting map for Detroit, MI. 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

🔴 Radishes

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥕 Carrots

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🌿 Sage

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

💜 Lavender

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

⚪ Parsnips

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.