Luzerne County, PA — Planting Guide
Luzerne County is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 28 and the first fall frost is October 17, giving you a growing season of approximately 172 days.
At an elevation of 701 ft, Luzerne County receives approximately 44.3 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 87°F with winter lows around 19°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.
🌡️ Zone
6b (-5°F to 0°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
April 28
🍂 First Frost
October 17
📅 Growing Season
172 days
⛰️ Elevation
701 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
44.3 in
Luzerne County, PA
Moderate season
172 days
Last Spring Frost
April 28
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172 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 17
Luzerne County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 6b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 28
First Frost: Oct 17
Soil & Growing Conditions in Luzerne County
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (44.3 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
172-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 Luzerne County
107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Luzerne County.
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| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 8 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Aug 4 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | Jun 9 – Jul 7 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Aug 18 – Oct 13 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | May 5 | — | — | Aug 4 – Sep 22 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 9 – Jul 14 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 9 – Jul 14 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 15 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 80–120 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | Jun 16 – Jul 21 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Aug 11 – Sep 15 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Aug 11 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 21 – Sep 1 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Jul 21 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 8 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | May 5 | — | — | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | May 5 | — | — | Jul 7 – Aug 18 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | May 12 – Jun 2 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jun 30 – Jul 28 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | Sep 15 – Oct 27 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | Jun 9 – Jul 7 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 8 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | May 5 | — | — | Jul 21 – Sep 1 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 17 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 22 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 16 – Jul 21 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Jul 21 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 5 | Dec 5 – Mar 20 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | May 5 | — | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | May 12 | — | Sep 15 – Nov 24 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 17 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 27 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 29 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 8 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 16 – Jul 14 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | May 5 | — | — | Aug 4 – Sep 8 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 16 – Jul 21 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Jul 7 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 28 – Oct 13 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 21 – Sep 1 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Aug 11 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | May 5 | — | — | Jul 7 – Aug 18 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 25 – Oct 27 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Oct 27 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 9 – Jul 14 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 8 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | May 5 – Jun 2 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 16 – Aug 11 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Jun 30 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Aug 4 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 4 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 28 – Sep 15 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 9 – Jul 7 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | Jul 28 – Sep 8 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jun 30 – Jul 28 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 17 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 22 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 29 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 9 – Jul 14 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | May 12 – Jun 2 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | Jul 7 – Aug 11 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | Jul 28 – Sep 8 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Jul 21 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 18 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jul 28 – Sep 15 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Mar 10 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 1 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | May 5 | — | — | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 8 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Aug 4 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 1 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 29 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | May 12 | — | Sep 1 – Oct 27 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | May 5 | — | — | Jul 7 – Aug 18 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Jul 7 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 22 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 22 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 14 | — | Aug 8 | May 26 – Jun 30 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 | Aug 8 | Jun 9 – Jul 14 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 8 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | May 5 | — | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 29 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Mar 3 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 18 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Luzerne County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Luzerne County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | May 19 | — | Aug 18 – Dec 1 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | May 19 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 1 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | May 19 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | May 19 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 22 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Quince | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | May 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | May 19 | — | Aug 18 – Dec 1 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Luzerne County
35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Luzerne County.
Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jul 21 – Oct 6 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Mar 10 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Oct 20 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 16 – Aug 4 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Sep 1 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Aug 4 – Oct 6 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Mar 10 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Sep 1 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Oct 20 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 25 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 24 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Aug 8 | Jun 2 – Aug 4 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Mar 10 | May 5 | May 12 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | May 5 | — | Sep 8 – Nov 17 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Luzerne County
53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6b with planting dates for Luzerne County.
Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Mar 10 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 23 – Oct 6 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Sep 5 | Oct 3 – Oct 31 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | Mar 31 | — | Apr 28 | — | May 26 – Jun 23 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 24 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 22 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Mar 17 | Mar 31 | Apr 28 | Sep 5 | Jun 30 – Sep 22 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 20 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Nov 10 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 24 | — | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Mar 17 | Mar 31 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 16 – Sep 22 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | Mar 31 | — | — | Jun 9 – Aug 4 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 27 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 24 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Nov 10 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Mar 31 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 20 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Sep 5 | Jul 25 – Aug 15 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Sep 5 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 31 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Nov 10 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 24 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Nov 10 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Mar 3 | Mar 31 | Apr 7 | — | May 26 – Aug 25 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 24 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Nov 10 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 24 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Mar 10 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Nov 17 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 20 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 14 – Nov 3 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Nov 10 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Sep 5 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 27 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Mar 3 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 27 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Jul 28 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Mar 31 | — | — | Jun 9 – Aug 4 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 17 | — | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 20 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 24 | — | Apr 14 | — | Jun 9 – Sep 1 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 24 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 23 – Sep 29 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 31 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 23 – Oct 20 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Feb 17 | — | Apr 28 | Aug 22 | Jun 23 – Sep 1 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 11 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Mar 3 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 27 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 24 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 6 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 24 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jun 23 – Oct 13 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | Mar 17 | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 2 – Jun 30 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Nov 10 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 24 | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 20 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 24 | — | May 5 | — | Aug 25 – Nov 17 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Feb 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 22 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Apr 7 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 20 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 9 – Aug 25 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | Mar 17 | Mar 24 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 22 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Sep 12 | Aug 22 – Sep 19 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 27 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Nov 10 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 31 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 13 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Luzerne County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Luzerne County, PA?
Luzerne County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 Luzerne County, PA?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Luzerne County falls around April 28. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Luzerne County, PA?
The median first fall frost in Luzerne County arrives around October 17. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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