Best Plants For Holyoke, MA

A variety of plants are suitable for Holyoke's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Holyoke, MA based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Holyoke include beans, beets and bell peppers, while fruits like apples, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush for the best results.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Trees for Holyoke

American Elm

Balsam Fir

Black Cherry

Black Walnut

Colorado Blue Spruce

Common Juniper

Dogwood

Eastern Redbud

Eastern White Pine

Honey Locust

Japanese Maple

Northern Red Oak

Norway Spruce

Paper Birch

Pin Oak

Red Maple

Sugar Maple

Sweetgum

White Ash

Yellow Buckeye

Fruits for Holyoke

Apples

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Hardy kiwi

Mulberries

Nectarines

Peach

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Sour cherries

Strawberries

Sweet cherries

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Flowers for Holyoke

Black-eyed Susan

Bleeding heart

Butterfly Bush

Columbine.

Coneflower

Daffodils

Daylily

Geranium

Hydrangea

Lavender

Marigold

Pansies

Peony

Rhododendron

Rose

Salvia

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Tulips

Zinnia

Vegetables for Holyoke

Beans

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Carrots

Cauliflower

Corn

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Onions

Kale

Lettuce

Peas

Radishes

Spinach

Squash

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

Map of MA Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Holyoke ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Massachusetts.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Best Time to Plant in Holyoke

Check the growing calendar for Holyoke at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Need Gardening Gear?

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Holyoke's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 01040, 01041

Longitude: -72.6411

Latitude: 42.2125

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

The USDA growing zone is 6a in Holyoke, MA. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Holyoke is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Holyoke, MA.

Map of Holyoke

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

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Tools You'll Love

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

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Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

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