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Cecil County, MD — Planting Guide

Cecil County is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is October 31, giving you a growing season of approximately 208 days.

At an elevation of 1,021 ft, Cecil County receives approximately 45.2 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 89°F with winter lows around 33°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.

🌡️ Zone

7b (5°F to 10°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

April 6

🍂 First Frost

October 31

📅 Growing Season

208 days

⛰️ Elevation

1,021 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

45.2 in

Cecil County, MD Long season
208 days
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Last Spring Frost April 6
➔ 208 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost October 31

Cecil County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 7b Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 6 First Frost: Oct 31

Soil & Growing Conditions in Cecil County

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.

Watering Needs

Moderate rainfall (45.2 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.

Season Tips

208-day frost-free season

Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Cecil County

112 vegetables that grow well in Zone 7b with planting dates for Cecil County.

Show all 112 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 13 – Aug 17 80–100
Amaranth Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 20 – Sep 7 90–120
Artichoke — — Apr 20 — Aug 24 – Nov 2 120–180
Arugula Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 11 – Jul 13 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 20 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 23 — Aug 22 May 18 – Jun 15 50–70
Belgian Endive Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jul 27 – Sep 21 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 22 – Aug 3 60–90
Black Beans — Apr 13 — — Jul 13 – Aug 31 90–120
Bok Choy Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 18 – Jun 22 40–60
Broccoli Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 8 – Jul 20 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 18 – Jun 22 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jul 6 – Aug 31 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 20 – Aug 24 85–110
Cabbage Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 8 – Aug 3 60–100
Calabash Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 13 – Sep 7 80–120
Cardoon — — Apr 20 — Aug 24 – Oct 5 120–150
Carrots — Mar 23 — Aug 22 May 25 – Jun 29 60–80
Cauliflower Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Aug 3 55–100
Celeriac Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jul 20 – Aug 24 100–120
Celery Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 29 – Aug 24 80–120
Celtuce Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 8 – Jul 20 60–90
Chard Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Jul 20 50–60
Chayote Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Aug 24 – Nov 2 120–180
Chickpeas Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 29 – Aug 10 80–110
Chicory Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 8 – Jul 20 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Jun 29 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 13 – Aug 17 80–100
Collard Greens Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Aug 3 55–75
Corn — Apr 13 — — Jun 15 – Aug 10 60–100
Cowpeas — Apr 13 — — Jun 15 – Jul 27 60–90
Cress Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Apr 20 – May 11 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 8 – Jul 6 45–60
Crosne — Mar 23 — Aug 22 Aug 24 – Oct 26 150–200
Cucumber Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Aug 10 50–70
Daikon — Mar 23 — Aug 22 May 18 – Jun 15 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 13 – Aug 17 80–100
Edamame — Apr 13 — — Jun 29 – Aug 10 75–100
Eggplant Feb 2 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 29 – Aug 31 65–85
Endive Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 25 – Jun 29 45–65
Escarole Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Jun 29 50–70
Fava Beans Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 22 – Aug 3 75–100
Fennel Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 22 – Aug 3 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 19 Dec 19 – May 1 90–240
Green Beans — Apr 13 — — Jun 8 – Aug 3 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 20 — Aug 24 – Nov 2 120–180
Hot Peppers Feb 2 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 29 – Oct 5 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Aug 3 – Sep 7 100–120
Jicama Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Aug 24 – Nov 2 120–180
Kabocha Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 20 – Aug 17 85–100
Kai Lan Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 25 – Jun 22 45–60
Kale Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Jul 27 50–70
Kidney Beans — Apr 13 — — Jul 13 – Aug 17 85–110
Kohlrabi Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 25 – Jun 29 45–65
Komatsuna Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 11 – Jun 15 35–50
Leeks Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jul 6 – Sep 21 90–150
Lentils Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 29 – Aug 10 80–110
Lettuce Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 11 – Jul 20 30–60
Lima Beans — Apr 13 — — Jun 15 – Jul 27 60–90
Loofah Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Aug 3 – Oct 5 100–150
Luffa Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 20 – Oct 5 90–150
Mache Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 18 – Jun 22 40–60
Malabar Spinach Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Jul 13 55–70
Melon Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 29 – Aug 17 70–100
Microgreens Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Apr 13 – May 11 7–21
Mitsuba Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 May 25 – Jul 20 50–70
Mizuna Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 11 – Jun 8 30–45
Mustard Greens Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 11 – Jul 13 30–50
Napa Cabbage Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Jul 6 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Jul 13 55–70
Okra Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Aug 10 50–65
Onion Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jul 6 – Aug 24 90–120
Pac Choi Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 18 – Jun 15 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 23 — Aug 22 Jul 6 – Aug 17 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 8 – Jul 6 45–60
Peas Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Jul 27 55–70
Peppers Feb 2 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 22 – Aug 31 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Aug 10 55–70
Potatoes Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 29 – Sep 7 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 20 – Sep 7 85–120
Purslane Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 18 – Jun 22 40–60
Radicchio Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 8 – Jul 13 60–80
Radish — Mar 23 — Aug 22 Apr 20 – May 11 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 27 — — 365–730
Romanesco Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 22 – Aug 3 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 23 — Aug 22 Jun 15 – Jul 20 80–100
Salsify — Mar 23 — Aug 22 Jul 6 – Aug 17 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 15 – Aug 10 70–110
Scallions Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Jun 29 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 22 – Jul 27 60–80
Shallot Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jul 6 – Aug 24 90–120
Shiso Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Aug 10 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Aug 10 55–70
Snow Peas Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Jul 27 50–65
Soybeans — Apr 13 — — Jul 6 – Aug 31 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 20 – Aug 17 85–100
Spinach Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 11 – Jul 13 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 8 – Aug 10 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 13 – Sep 7 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 20 — Aug 10 – Oct 5 110–150
Sweet Corn — Apr 13 — — Jun 15 – Jul 27 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 20 – Sep 7 90–120
Tatsoi Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 11 – Jun 15 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 22 – Aug 31 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 22 – Aug 31 60–85
Turnip — Mar 23 — Aug 22 May 4 – Jun 8 40–60
Watercress Mar 2 Mar 23 Apr 6 Aug 22 May 18 – Jun 22 40–60
Watermelon Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 29 – Aug 17 70–100
Wax Beans — Apr 13 — — Jun 8 – Aug 3 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jul 20 – Sep 7 90–120
Yard Long Beans Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Jul 27 55–80
Zucchini Mar 9 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 8 – Aug 3 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Cecil County

31 fruits that grow well in Zone 7b with planting dates for Cecil County.

Show all 31 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 27 — Jul 27 – Nov 9 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 27 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 27 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 27 — Jul 6 – Aug 10 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 27 — — 1095–1825
Cranberries — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Currants — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Elderberries — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 27 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 27 — Jul 6 – Aug 31 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 27 — — 1095–1825
Haskaps — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Honeydew — — Apr 27 — Jul 20 – Aug 31 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 27 — — 1095–1825
Lingonberries — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Loquat — — Apr 27 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 27 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 27 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 27 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 27 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 27 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 27 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 27 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 27 — Jul 27 – Dec 7 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Cecil County

36 herbs that grow well in Zone 7b with planting dates for Cecil County.

Show all 36 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 — 365–730
Anise Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 Jun 29 – Sep 14 90–120
Basil Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Aug 17 50–75
Bee Balm — — Apr 13 — Jul 13 – Sep 28 90–120
Borage Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 May 25 – Jul 13 50–60
Caraway Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 — 365–450
Catnip — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 17 60–80
Chamomile Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Aug 10 60–90
Chervil Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 May 11 – Jul 13 40–60
Chives — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 24 60–90
Cilantro Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 May 11 – Jul 13 40–60
Comfrey — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 24 60–90
Cumin Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 Jul 13 – Sep 14 100–120
Dill Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 May 11 – Jul 13 40–60
Epazote Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 8 – Aug 3 45–60
Fennel (herb) Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Aug 10 60–90
Feverfew — — Apr 13 — Jul 13 – Sep 28 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 24 60–90
Horehound — — Apr 13 — Jun 29 – Aug 24 75–90
Hyssop — — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Aug 24 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 3 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Aug 24 70–90
Lovage — — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Aug 24 70–90
Marjoram — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 24 60–90
Mint — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 24 60–90
Oregano — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 24 60–90
Parsley Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 Jun 1 – Aug 3 60–80
Rosemary — — Apr 13 — Jul 6 – Nov 23 80–180
Rue — — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Aug 24 70–90
Sage — — Apr 13 — Jun 29 – Aug 24 75–90
Savory — — Apr 13 — Jun 8 – Aug 3 50–70
Sorrel Mar 2 Mar 23 Mar 30 Aug 22 May 11 – Jul 13 40–60
Tarragon — — Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Aug 24 60–90
Thai Basil Feb 16 Apr 13 Apr 20 — Jun 15 – Aug 17 50–75
Thyme — — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Aug 24 70–90
Valerian — — Apr 13 — Aug 17 – Nov 23 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Cecil County

53 flowers that grow well in Zone 7b with planting dates for Cecil County.

Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 23 Apr 6 Apr 6 — Jun 1 – Oct 5 60–75
Alliums — — — Sep 26 Oct 24 – Nov 14 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 5 Sep 19 – Oct 17 90–120
Astilbe Feb 2 — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Aug 17 70–100
Bachelor's Button Feb 23 Mar 2 Apr 6 Sep 5 Jun 8 – Sep 14 60–90
Begonias Jan 26 — Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 19 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Feb 2 Mar 30 Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Nov 2 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Feb 2 — Apr 13 — Jun 1 – Jul 6 60–90
Calendula Feb 23 Mar 2 Apr 6 Sep 5 May 25 – Sep 21 50–70
California Poppy — Mar 9 — Sep 5 May 18 – Aug 10 60–90
Celosia Mar 9 Apr 6 Apr 6 — Jun 8 – Oct 19 60–90
Columbine Feb 9 Apr 13 Apr 13 — Jun 1 – Jul 6 70–100
Coreopsis Feb 2 Apr 6 Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Nov 2 60–80
Cosmos Mar 9 Mar 30 Mar 30 — Jun 8 – Oct 12 60–90
Crocus — — — Sep 26 Aug 22 – Sep 12 10–20
Daffodils — — — Sep 26 Aug 29 – Sep 19 20–40
Dahlias Mar 16 Apr 13 Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Nov 9 70–120
Daylily Feb 2 — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Nov 2 60–90
Dianthus Feb 9 Mar 2 Mar 9 — Apr 27 – Jul 20 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Feb 2 Apr 13 Apr 13 — Jun 29 – Nov 2 70–90
Foxglove Feb 9 Apr 13 Apr 13 — Jun 1 – Jul 6 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Feb 16 Apr 6 Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Nov 16 70–100
Geraniums Jan 26 — Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 19 70–100
Gladiolus — Apr 6 Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Nov 2 70–100
Hostas Jan 26 — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Oct 26 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Sep 26 Sep 19 – Oct 10 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 26 — Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 12 90–150
Impatiens Feb 9 — Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 19 60–75
Irises — Division Apr 13 — Jun 1 – Jul 6 60–100
Larkspur — Mar 9 — Aug 22 May 18 – Aug 10 60–90
Lavender Feb 2 — Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Sep 14 90–120
Lilies — Division Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 5 70–120
Lobelia Feb 2 — Mar 9 — May 4 – Jul 13 70–80
Lupine Feb 9 Apr 13 Apr 13 — Jun 1 – Jul 6 75–100
Marigolds Feb 23 Apr 6 Apr 6 — Jun 1 – Sep 21 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 9 Apr 6 Apr 6 — Jun 1 – Oct 19 55–65
Pansy Jan 26 — Mar 30 Aug 22 May 25 – Aug 17 70–90
Peonies — Division Apr 13 — Jun 8 – Jul 6 90–120
Petunia Feb 9 — Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 12 70–90
Phlox Feb 2 Apr 13 Apr 13 — Jun 22 – Sep 14 80–110
Portulaca Mar 9 Apr 6 Apr 6 — May 25 – Oct 5 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 5 Sep 26 – Oct 24 90–120
Roses Jan 26 — Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 26 90–180
Salvia Feb 9 — Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 19 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Feb 2 — Apr 13 — Aug 3 – Oct 26 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 26 Mar 9 Mar 30 Sep 5 Jun 8 – Sep 14 70–100
Sunflower Mar 16 Apr 6 Apr 6 — Jun 29 – Oct 19 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 23 Mar 9 Apr 6 Sep 19 May 18 – Aug 24 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 5 Nov 14 – Feb 6 65–85
Tulips — — — Sep 26 Sep 12 – Oct 3 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 26 — Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 19 70–90
Yarrow Feb 2 Mar 30 Apr 13 — Jun 15 – Nov 2 60–90
Zinnia Mar 9 Apr 6 Apr 6 — Jun 15 – Oct 19 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Cecil County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Cecil County, MD?

Cecil County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Cecil County, MD?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Cecil County falls around April 6. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Cecil County, MD?

The median first fall frost in Cecil County arrives around October 31. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: August 2026.

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