Lemon and other citrus trees are best suited to USDA zones 9 or higher. However, if you live in zone 6, or another zone with warm summers, you may want to consider growing lemon trees in containers. Many lemon varieties will thrive in containers that can be moved indoors for winter.
New Carlisle, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a.
In zones 6 through 9 September is a good point to start planting perennials to avoid the harsh summer heat.
Lantana is a perennial in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, advises Arizona State University. It can also be planted as a summer annual in USDA plant hardiness zones 1 to 8.
Definitions
| Zone | To |
|---|
| 6 | a | −5 °F (−20.6 °C) |
| b | 0 °F (−17.8 °C) |
| 7 | a | 5 °F (−15 °C) |
| b | 10 °F (−12.2 °C) |
Perennials are the backbone of any garden! While annuals provide quick color for the whole season, they live for only one year. Perennials come back for many years, so they're a great investment to get the most out of your garden budget.
Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and Oceania, Gardenias have not been bred to withstand extreme cold weather. However, a few frost proof Gardenia varieties can now be grown more reliably in USDA climate zone 7 and even 6.
Indoor Seed Starting Calendar for Zone 6 GardensEnd of January into February is seed starting time indoors. I have outlined by month the plant seeds to start indoors between now and April for our Zone 6 garden.
Direct sow, radish, carrots, beets, turnips, and kale, in late July through August.
Zone 6 has medium length growing season. Most vegetable varieties will have no problem maturing before your first frost date. With a last frost date of May 1st and first frost date of November 1st.
Zone 6 – Vegetable Planting Calendar Guide.
| Last Frost Date | First Frost Date |
|---|
| May 1 | November 1 |
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Carrots are ready about 12–16 weeks after sowing. So from repeated sowings you can enjoy fresh carrots from late spring to autumn. Harvest as soon as they're large enough to use – don't aim for the largest roots or you'll sacrifice flavour. Lift the roots carefully using a fork if your soil is heavy.
Kansas falls into hardiness zones 5 and 6. Zone 5 covers most of the northern half of the state while zone 6 makes up most of the south.
Yukon Territory/Territoire du Yukon
| 1961-1990 zone | 1981-2010 hardiness index |
|---|
| Watson Lake | 1a | 16 |
| Whitehorse | 1a | 16 |
Top five veg to sow now
- Onions. I'm not saying that it's easy to grow onions from seed – in fact it's much simpler to plant sets (tiny bulbs) in spring or autumn.
- Microleaves.
- Broad beans.
- Chillies.
- Baby carrots.
- Also worth a try.
- Not worth sowing till much later.
There are only two Ohio growing zones and they fall between 5b and 6b. You can quickly find your growing zone using Gilmour's Interactive Planting Zone Map. Growing zones are also known as planting zones, and they help gardeners decide what flowers, plants or vegetables to plant.
According to Sunset, zone 6 vegetable planting runs from mid-March after the last frost through mid-November.
These include:
- Brussels sprouts.
- Cabbage.
- Cauliflower.
- Tomato.
- Eggplant.
- Peppers.
- Cucumber.
Planting too late in the season in colder zones (Zones 3–6) isn't ideal because the plants will struggle to get established before the ground freezes, so spring is your best option. Each highbush blueberry plant should be spaced 5 to 6 feet apart in a full sun to partial shade.
Apple Trees for Zone 6
- McIntosh.
- Honeycrisp.
- Honeygold.
- Lodi.
- Northern Spy.
- Zestar.
Cherries – Most varieties of cherry trees will perform well in zone 6. Sweet cherries, which are best for eating fresh from the tree, include: Benton.
Peach trees can grow in USDA Zones 5 to 8 but do especially well in Zones 6 and 7. If you live in one of these zones, choose a variety based on its flavor and harvest-time.
Peach trees can be grown in USDA Zones 4 to 9, but do especially well in Zones 6 to 8. If you live in one of these latter zones, you can focus on choosing a variety based on its flavor and harvest-time. If you live in colder regions, there are some varieties that are more cold tolerant that you should choose instead.
Best Plants for Zone 5
- Echinacea.
- Bee balm.
- Phlox.
- Daylily.
- Delphinium.
- Rudbeckia.
- Filipendula.
- Sedum.
While it may be impossible to grow lemons, oranges, or other southern fruits, those of us in Zone 6 need not despair. There are many types and varieties of fruit trees that can be grown and can even thrive in our cooler winters.
Mint plants (Mentha spp.) thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. Perennial mint's hardy roots can survive winters as far north as zone 6.
Tomatoes run on warmth; plant in late spring and early summer except in zone 10, where they are a fall and winter crop.
Early crops such as cool weather lettuce, spinach, and radishes can be planted in March and done harvesting by May. Follow them with tomatoes and squash. And when the warm weather crops are done have cool weather transplants ready to go such as cabbage and broccoli.
Carrot seeds can be sown from early spring right through to late August and can be harvested almost all year round. Most varieties are sown outdoors between April and July. Early cultivars such as the 'Nantes 2' can be sown under a cloche or started in greenhouses from February.
For the best results, it's preferable to sow pumpkin seeds indoors and plant out into the garden once the risk of frost has passed. To enjoy an earlier crop, or if you live in a cooler climate, sowing pumpkin seeds in mid-to-late April is ideal.
A north to south direction will ensure that the garden gets the best sun exposure and air circulation. A garden that runs east to west tends to get too shaded from the crops growing in the preceding row. Grow tall items such as corn or beans, on the north side of the garden to keep them from shading smaller crops.
The experts at Fine Gardening recommend planting warm season crops like peppers and tomatoes after the threat of frost is past. Keep an eye on the weather reports, and wait until the night temperatures are steady at 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
16 Vegetables You Can Plant Now for Fall Harvest
- Brussels Sprouts. Brussels sprouts love cool weather and are often grown in cool climates as a spring crop that holds in the garden through summer.
- Beans.
- Radishes.
- Turnips.
- Collards.
- Green Onions.
- Kohlrabi.
- Lettuce.
