What hardiness zone is Paris?

Paris is hardiness zone 9a, based on an average annual extreme low near -5°C (22°F). See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/paris/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

When is the last frost in Paris?

On average the last spring frost in Paris falls around April 6 and the first fall frost around November 28, giving roughly 236 frost-free days. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/paris/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What can I grow in Paris?

Paris's climate suits 214+ plants including Acorn Squash, Alfalfa, Amaranth Greens, Anaheim, Anise Hyssop, Artichoke, Arugula, Austrian Winter Pea. Vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers all do well in hardiness zone 9a. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/paris/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What is easy to grow for beginners in Paris?

Good beginner crops for Paris include Arugula, Austrian Winter Pea, Beet, Blanket Flower, Bok Choy, Borage — hardy, quick to mature, and sown straight into the ground. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/paris/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What to grow in Paris

A local planting guide for France — hardiness zone 9a, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Paris climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Paris's location. Use it as a starting point — your own garden's aspect, walls and soil shift these by a week or two.

Hardiness zone

Average winter low

1°C (34°F)

Average summer high

24°C (74°F)

Last spring frost

April 6 (avg)

First fall frost

November 28 (avg)

Frost-free growing season

~236 days

Annual rainfall

675 mm/yr (27 in)

Hot days (≥30°C) per year

~6 days

Best plants for Paris

214 plants in the library suit hardiness zone 9a. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Paris

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in hardiness zone 9a.

Arugula Austrian Winter Pea Beet Blanket Flower Bok Choy Borage Broccoli Raab Calendula Carrot Catnip

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What to grow in Paris

Paris climate at a glance

Best plants for Paris

Vegetables 126

Herbs 37

Fruit & Berries 12

Flowers 20

Natives 10

Cover Crops 8

Easy starter picks for Paris