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Perry County, OH — Planting Guide

Perry County is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost is October 19, giving you a growing season of approximately 175 days.

At an elevation of 664 ft, Perry County receives approximately 39.7 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 90°F with winter lows around 22°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.

🌡️ Zone

6a (-10°F to -5°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

April 27

🍂 First Frost

October 19

📅 Growing Season

175 days

⛰️ Elevation

664 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

39.7 in

Perry County, OH Moderate season
175 days
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Last Spring Frost April 27
➔ 175 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost October 19

Perry County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 6a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 27 First Frost: Oct 19

Soil & Growing Conditions in Perry County

Soil Type

Silt Loam

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

Watering Needs

Moderate rainfall (39.7 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.

Season Tips

175-day frost-free season

Start warm-season crops indoors and focus on short-season varieties. Cold frames extend your season by 3–4 weeks in fall.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Perry County

107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Perry County.

Show all 107 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Aug 3 – Sep 7 80–100
Amaranth Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Aug 10 – Sep 28 90–120
Arugula Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Aug 3 30–50
Asparagus — — May 11 — — 730–1095
Beets — Apr 13 — Aug 10 Jun 8 – Jul 6 50–70
Belgian Endive Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Aug 17 – Oct 12 110–150
Bitter Melon Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 13 – Aug 24 60–90
Black Beans — May 4 — — Aug 3 – Sep 21 90–120
Bok Choy Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 8 – Jul 13 40–60
Broccoli Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 29 – Aug 10 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 8 – Jul 13 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 27 – Sep 21 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Aug 10 – Sep 14 85–110
Cabbage Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 29 – Aug 24 60–100
Calabash Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Aug 3 – Sep 28 80–120
Carrots — Apr 13 — Aug 10 Jun 15 – Jul 20 60–80
Cauliflower Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 24 55–100
Celeriac Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Aug 10 – Sep 14 100–120
Celery Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 20 – Sep 14 80–120
Celtuce Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 29 – Aug 10 60–90
Chard Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 10 50–60
Chickpeas Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 20 – Aug 31 80–110
Chicory Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 29 – Aug 10 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Jul 20 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Aug 3 – Sep 7 80–100
Collard Greens Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 24 55–75
Corn — May 4 — — Jul 6 – Aug 31 60–100
Cowpeas — May 4 — — Jul 6 – Aug 17 60–90
Cress Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 May 11 – Jun 1 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Jun 29 – Jul 27 45–60
Crosne — Apr 13 — Aug 10 Sep 14 – Oct 26 150–200
Cucumber Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Aug 31 50–70
Daikon — Apr 13 — Aug 10 Jun 8 – Jul 6 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Aug 3 – Sep 7 80–100
Edamame — May 4 — — Jul 20 – Aug 31 75–100
Eggplant Feb 16 May 4 May 11 — Jul 20 – Sep 21 65–85
Endive Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 15 – Jul 20 45–65
Escarole Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Jul 20 50–70
Fava Beans Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 13 – Aug 24 75–100
Fennel Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 13 – Aug 24 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 7 Dec 7 – Mar 22 90–240
Green Beans — May 4 — — Jun 29 – Aug 24 50–65
Horseradish — — May 11 — Sep 14 – Nov 23 120–180
Hot Peppers Feb 16 May 4 May 11 — Jul 20 – Oct 26 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Aug 24 – Sep 28 100–120
Kabocha Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Aug 10 – Sep 7 85–100
Kai Lan Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 15 – Jul 13 45–60
Kale Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 17 50–70
Kidney Beans — May 4 — — Aug 3 – Sep 7 85–110
Kohlrabi Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 15 – Jul 20 45–65
Komatsuna Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Jul 6 35–50
Leeks Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 27 – Oct 12 90–150
Lentils Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 20 – Aug 31 80–110
Lettuce Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Aug 10 30–60
Lima Beans — May 4 — — Jul 6 – Aug 17 60–90
Loofah Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Aug 24 – Oct 26 100–150
Luffa Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Aug 10 – Oct 26 90–150
Mache Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 8 – Jul 13 40–60
Melon Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Jul 20 – Sep 7 70–100
Microgreens Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 May 4 – Jun 1 7–21
Mitsuba Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 15 – Aug 10 50–70
Mizuna Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Jun 29 30–45
Mustard Greens Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Aug 3 30–50
Napa Cabbage Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Jul 27 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Aug 3 55–70
Okra Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Aug 31 50–65
Onion Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 27 – Sep 14 90–120
Pac Choi Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 8 – Jul 6 40–55
Parsnip — Apr 13 — Aug 10 Jul 27 – Sep 7 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Jun 29 – Jul 27 45–60
Peas Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 17 55–70
Peppers Feb 16 May 4 May 11 — Jul 13 – Sep 21 60–90
Pole Beans Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Aug 31 55–70
Potatoes Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 20 – Sep 28 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Aug 10 – Sep 28 85–120
Purslane Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 8 – Jul 13 40–60
Radicchio Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 29 – Aug 3 60–80
Radish — Apr 13 — Aug 10 May 11 – Jun 1 22–35
Rhubarb — — May 18 — — 365–730
Romanesco Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 13 – Aug 24 75–100
Rutabaga — Apr 13 — Aug 10 Jul 6 – Aug 10 80–100
Salsify — Apr 13 — Aug 10 Jul 27 – Sep 7 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 6 – Aug 31 70–110
Scallions Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Jul 20 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 13 – Aug 17 60–80
Shallot Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jul 27 – Sep 14 90–120
Shiso Mar 9 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Aug 31 50–70
Snap Peas Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Aug 31 55–70
Snow Peas Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 17 50–65
Soybeans — May 4 — — Jul 27 – Sep 21 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Aug 10 – Sep 7 85–100
Spinach Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Aug 3 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Jun 29 – Aug 31 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Aug 3 – Sep 28 80–120
Sunchoke — — May 11 — Aug 31 – Oct 26 110–150
Sweet Corn — May 4 — — Jul 6 – Aug 17 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Aug 10 – Sep 28 90–120
Tatsoi Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Jul 6 35–50
Tomatillo Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 13 – Sep 21 60–85
Tomatoes Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 13 – Sep 21 60–85
Turnip — Apr 13 — Aug 10 May 25 – Jun 29 40–60
Watercress Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 27 Aug 10 Jun 8 – Jul 13 40–60
Watermelon Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Jul 20 – Sep 7 70–100
Wax Beans — May 4 — — Jun 29 – Aug 24 50–65
Winter Melon Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Aug 10 – Sep 28 90–120
Yard Long Beans Mar 2 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Aug 17 55–80
Zucchini Mar 23 May 4 May 11 — Jun 29 – Aug 24 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Perry County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Perry County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — May 18 — Aug 17 – Nov 30 90–180
Aronia — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — May 18 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — May 18 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — May 18 — Jul 27 – Aug 31 70–90
Che Fruit — — May 18 — — 1095–1825
Cranberries — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Currants — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Elderberries — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Goji Berries — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — May 18 — Jul 27 – Sep 21 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — May 18 — — 1095–1825
Haskaps — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Honeydew — — May 18 — Aug 10 – Sep 21 80–110
Jostaberry — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Lingonberries — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Medlar — — May 18 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — May 18 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — May 18 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — May 18 — — 1095–2555
Quince — — May 18 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — May 18 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — May 18 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — May 18 — Aug 17 – Nov 30 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Perry County

35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Perry County.

Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 — 365–730
Anise Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jul 20 – Oct 5 90–120
Basil Mar 9 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Sep 7 50–75
Bee Balm — — May 4 — Aug 3 – Oct 19 90–120
Borage Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 15 – Aug 3 50–60
Caraway Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 — 365–450
Catnip — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Sep 7 60–80
Chamomile Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 31 60–90
Chervil Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Aug 3 40–60
Chives — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Sep 14 60–90
Cilantro Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Aug 3 40–60
Comfrey — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Sep 14 60–90
Cumin Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Aug 3 – Oct 5 100–120
Dill Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Aug 3 40–60
Epazote Mar 9 May 4 May 11 — Jun 29 – Aug 24 45–60
Fennel (herb) Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 31 60–90
Feverfew — — May 4 — Aug 3 – Oct 19 90–120
Garlic Chives — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Sep 14 60–90
Horehound — — May 4 — Jul 20 – Sep 14 75–90
Hyssop — — May 4 — Jul 13 – Sep 14 70–90
Lemon Balm — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Aug 24 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — May 4 — Jul 13 – Sep 14 70–90
Lovage — — May 4 — Jul 13 – Sep 14 70–90
Marjoram — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Sep 14 60–90
Mint — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Sep 14 60–90
Oregano — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Sep 14 60–90
Parsley Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 22 – Aug 24 60–80
Rue — — May 4 — Jul 13 – Sep 14 70–90
Sage — — May 4 — Jul 20 – Sep 14 75–90
Savory — — May 4 — Jun 29 – Aug 24 50–70
Sorrel Mar 23 Apr 13 Apr 20 Aug 10 Jun 1 – Aug 3 40–60
Tarragon — — May 4 — Jul 6 – Sep 14 60–90
Thai Basil Mar 9 May 4 May 11 — Jul 6 – Sep 7 50–75
Thyme — — May 4 — Jul 13 – Sep 14 70–90
Valerian — — May 4 — Sep 7 – Nov 16 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Perry County

53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Perry County.

Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Mar 9 Apr 27 Apr 27 — Jun 22 – Sep 28 60–75
Alliums — — — Sep 7 Oct 5 – Nov 2 28–42
Anemones Mar 30 — Apr 27 — Jun 1 – Jun 29 90–120
Astilbe Feb 23 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Sep 21 70–100
Bachelor's Button Mar 16 Mar 30 Apr 27 Sep 7 Jun 29 – Sep 14 60–90
Begonias Feb 16 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 12 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Feb 23 Apr 27 May 4 — Jul 20 – Nov 2 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Feb 23 — May 4 — Jun 29 – Aug 3 60–90
Calendula Mar 16 Mar 30 Apr 27 — Jun 15 – Sep 14 50–70
California Poppy — Mar 30 — — Jun 8 – Jul 20 60–90
Celosia Mar 23 May 4 May 4 — Jul 6 – Oct 19 60–90
Columbine Feb 23 May 11 May 11 — Jul 6 – Aug 10 70–100
Coreopsis Feb 23 May 4 May 4 — Jul 13 – Nov 2 60–80
Cosmos Mar 30 Apr 27 Apr 27 — Jul 6 – Oct 12 60–90
Crocus — — — Sep 7 Jul 27 – Aug 17 10–20
Daffodils — — — Sep 7 Aug 3 – Aug 24 20–40
Dahlias Mar 30 May 4 May 4 — Jul 20 – Nov 2 70–120
Daylily Feb 23 — May 4 — Jul 20 – Nov 2 60–90
Dianthus Mar 2 Mar 30 Apr 13 — Jun 1 – Aug 31 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Feb 23 May 11 May 11 — Aug 3 – Nov 9 70–90
Foxglove Feb 23 May 4 May 4 — Jun 29 – Aug 3 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Mar 9 May 4 May 4 — Jul 13 – Nov 16 70–100
Geraniums Feb 16 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 12 70–100
Gladiolus — Apr 27 Apr 27 — Jul 13 – Oct 26 70–100
Hostas Feb 16 — May 4 — Jul 20 – Nov 2 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Sep 7 Aug 24 – Sep 14 14–28
Hydrangeas Feb 16 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 19 90–150
Impatiens Mar 2 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 19 60–75
Irises — Division May 4 — Jun 29 – Jul 27 60–100
Larkspur — Mar 30 — — Jun 8 – Aug 3 60–90
Lavender Feb 16 — May 11 — Jul 20 – Sep 14 90–120
Lilies — Division May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 19 70–120
Lobelia Feb 23 — Apr 13 — Jun 8 – Aug 31 70–80
Lupine Feb 23 May 4 May 4 — Jun 29 – Aug 3 75–100
Marigolds Mar 16 May 4 May 4 — Jun 29 – Sep 28 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 30 May 4 May 4 — Jun 29 – Oct 19 55–65
Pansy Feb 16 — Apr 27 Aug 24 Jun 22 – Aug 24 70–90
Peonies — Division May 4 — Jul 6 – Aug 10 90–120
Petunia Mar 2 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 19 70–90
Phlox Feb 23 May 4 May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 5 80–110
Portulaca Mar 23 May 4 May 4 — Jun 22 – Oct 5 50–70
Ranunculus Mar 16 — Apr 27 — Jun 8 – Jul 6 90–120
Roses Feb 16 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Nov 2 90–180
Salvia Feb 23 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 19 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Feb 23 — May 4 — Aug 24 – Nov 9 60–90
Snapdragon Feb 16 Apr 6 Apr 27 — Jul 6 – Sep 14 70–100
Sunflower Apr 6 May 4 May 4 — Jul 27 – Oct 19 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Mar 9 Apr 6 Apr 27 — Jun 8 – Aug 17 45–60
Sweet Pea Mar 16 Mar 23 Apr 27 — Jul 13 – Sep 21 65–85
Tulips — — — Sep 7 Aug 17 – Sep 14 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Feb 16 — May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 19 70–90
Yarrow Feb 23 Apr 27 May 4 — Jul 13 – Nov 2 60–90
Zinnia Mar 30 May 4 May 4 — Jul 13 – Oct 19 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Perry County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Perry County, OH?

Perry County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. 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 Perry County, OH?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Perry County falls around April 27. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Perry County, OH?

The median first fall frost in Perry County arrives around October 19. 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: July 2026.

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