Ohio planting calendar
Most of Ohio falls in USDA hardiness zones 5a–6b. Your exact zone depends on your local area — look it up by ZIP code — then open your zone's month-by-month calendar below.
USDA hardiness zones in Ohio
| Zone | Coldest temps | Avg. last spring frost |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 5a | -20 to -15°F | May 5 |
| Zone 5b | -15 to -10°F | Apr 30 |
| Zone 6a | -10 to -5°F | Apr 21 |
| Zone 6b | -5 to 0°F | Apr 15 |