Enfield, New Hampshire, sits in USDA hardiness zones 5a-6b — a range where zone-matched perennials and frost-aware annual timing set what succeeds.
Growers here do well with apple, sugar maple, blueberry, and potato — with the usual caveat that any single yard's soil, sun, and drainage cast the deciding vote.
Even in Enfield, no two yards are alike.
A low spot, a south-facing slope, or a stand of trees moves the frost date and sun across a single Enfield lot. Enter your address and we'll score 1,112 plants against your land's actual soil, sun, and frost.
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Quick Facts
USDA Zones
5a-6b
Last Hard Freeze (28°F)
Apr 21
Town normal — light frosts run a few weeks later
First Hard Freeze (28°F)
Oct 31
Town normal — light frosts arrive a few weeks earlier
Town Area
2K acres
Hardiness Zone Range
Zone maps are averages across Enfield. Your yard's slope, trees, and frost pockets shift what actually grows — see your land's exact reading.
Soil varies lot by lot — soil types explained.
What Grows in Enfield
Plants matched to Enfield's USDA zones 5a-6b — each links to its full growing profile.
Is it too late to plant in Enfield?
Rarely: the season closes in stages, not all at once, and each stage has its crops. Cool-season crops can go in from around Mar 24; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near Apr 21 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Oct 31 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. The tail of the season still works: sixty-day crops into late summer, quick greens after, garlic last of all.
Growing Challenges in New Hampshire
What an experienced grower plans around here — each one has a move.
Very short season in the White Mountains (80-100 frost-free days)
In the mountains, fast varieties plus a cold frame or hoop house turn 90 days into a working season.
Rocky glacial soils throughout the state
Build up rather than dig out — a raised bed over cleared ground beats fighting granite for every planting hole.
Harsh winters with deep snow cover
Deep snow is a blanket, not a threat — plant to your true zone and the cover protects what the cold would test.
For cultivar selection, pest pressure, and planting-time guidance specific to New Hampshire, the UNH Cooperative Extension is the authoritative local source.
Environmental Intelligence
Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.
Sources Checked
within ~10 miles of Enfield
Severity Distribution
within ~10 miles of Enfield
Highest-Severity Sites
Know Before You Grow
- •Underground tanks can leak petroleum products. Soil testing near former gas stations is recommended.
- •Raised beds with imported soil can reduce exposure risk near brownfield sites.
- •Test well water for nitrates if you rely on a private well. Levels above 10 mg/L require treatment.
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Enfield Average
- ●USDA Zones 5a-6b
- ●Generic soil type for the area
- ●State-average frost dates
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Pull a site-specific report for your exact address in Enfield, New Hampshire — soil, sun, drainage, frost risk, and scored plant recommendations.
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Key Growing Facts for Enfield, New Hampshire
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5a-6b (USDA PHZM 2023)
- Last Hard Freeze (28°F): Apr 21 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can follow for a few weeks)
- First Hard Freeze (28°F): Oct 31 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can arrive a few weeks earlier)
- Days Between Hard Freezes: ~193 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals)
- Land Area: 2K acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zone is Enfield, New Hampshire?
Enfield sits in USDA hardiness zones 5a-6b, per the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones reflect average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991–2020 weather data.
Is it too late to plant in Enfield?
Rarely: the season closes in stages, not all at once, and each stage has its crops. Cool-season crops can go in from around Mar 24; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near Apr 21 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Oct 31 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. The tail of the season still works: sixty-day crops into late summer, quick greens after, garlic last of all.
When does frost risk typically end in Enfield?
The last hard freeze (28°F) in Enfield typically lands around Apr 21, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — an earlier marker than the light-frost dates many planting charts quote. That marks the hard freeze, not the last light frost — light frosts can still bite for a few more weeks, so tender transplants usually wait another 2–3 weeks.
When is the first frost in Enfield?
The first hard freeze (28°F) in Enfield typically arrives around Oct 31, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — the point most tender summer crops finish. Lighter frosts usually reach a couple of weeks earlier, so watch the forecast from late summer on and harvest or cover tender plants before the first cold night.
What vegetables grow in Enfield?
Enfield's zones 5a-6b support a wide range — strong performers include Apple, Sugar Maple, Blueberry, Potato, and Lilac. What actually takes on any one site comes down to its soil, sun, and drainage, and we score each plant against the real conditions at your address.
Which hardiness zone is Enfield, really?
Officially, Enfield sits in USDA zones 5a-6b (USDA PHZM 2023) — but a zone is a 30-year average of winter's coldest night across an area, and it can't see any one yard. A south-facing slope, a tree line, or a low frost pocket can shift a single site by half a zone either way, which is why neighboring gardeners often quote different numbers. We read the conditions at your exact address — soil, sun, slope, and frost — and score 1,112 plants against what's actually there.
Is the soil safe to grow vegetables in Enfield?
The federal record around Enfield is a meaningful one — 564 documented sites — so a soil test before new food beds is a sensible precaution here, not a reason to hold back from growing. Remember that proximity to a documented site is information, not a diagnosis of any one yard; the contamination map shows exactly what sits where.
How do I protect my plants from frost in Enfield?
As the season closes around the first 28°F hard freeze near Oct 31 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals), a few moves buy time: cover tender plants with floating row cover or an old sheet on still, clear nights, water the soil the afternoon before a freeze so it holds warmth overnight, and harvest frost-tender crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil before the first hard night. Hardy greens and root crops shrug off light frost and often sweeten after it, so leave them in.
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