Milwaukee, WI · Zone 5b

What Can I Grow in Milwaukee, WI?

Season May 5 – October 10. This page is a starting map for Milwaukee, WI. 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% Apr–Sep Apr–Oct
🌱 Asparagus 100% May–Jun Nov–Oct
🌿 Basil 100% May–Sep Jun–Sep
🟣 Beets 100% Apr–Aug Jun–Oct
🫑 Bell peppers 100% May–Aug Jul–Oct
🫐 Blackberries 100% May–Jun Nov–Oct
🥬 Bok choy 100% Apr–Sep May–Oct
🥦 Broccoli 100% Apr–Aug Jun–Oct

Don’t bother

🥑 Avocado

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

🍌 Banana

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

☕ Coffee

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

🟤 Ginger

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

🍋 Lemon tree

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