MamaHawk
Member
- Location
- A corner lot in Akron, OH
- Hardiness zone
- 6b
Hi all! I'm looking for recommendations or warnings about what (general or specific) fruits to grow in NE Ohio, Zone 6b. Any ideas? ~Hawk
Fruit in Ohio?
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Hiya @MamaHawk - it's real nice to ''see'' you. As I live in the UK, I'm clearly in the dark when it comes to the question, but I daresay someone will have some ideas for you when they wake up 
PS Having checked out, I understand that Paw paw is a native to your region, and that you suffer late frosts like we do here. If that's the case I think that you may be quite safe with apples, pears, cherries and plums as we are. We also do well with black and red currants, gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries. If you have the right soil there are nuts to consider, and of course rhubarb!
PS Having checked out, I understand that Paw paw is a native to your region, and that you suffer late frosts like we do here. If that's the case I think that you may be quite safe with apples, pears, cherries and plums as we are. We also do well with black and red currants, gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries. If you have the right soil there are nuts to consider, and of course rhubarb!
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Anniekay
Well-known member
- Location
- Quitman, Ga.
- Hardiness zone
- 9a
You can grow all fruits that grow in temperate climates: apples, pears, blackberry, raspberry, currants, elderberry, grapes, some peach trees, plums, I could go on . Just look for what is listed to grow well in your climate zone and, what I do is pick plants that are not on the very edge of my zone.
For example: If it says it will grow from 7b to 9a then I know, since I'm in 9a, I might have a bit of a struggle in summer when my temps get too high. So, I put that plant in a bit less sun and know I might have to baby it. I won't buy that plant unless I really have to have it. If it grows from 9a to 11b I know I have to mulch it heavily in winter so it doesn't get it's roots damaged in cold.
For example: If it says it will grow from 7b to 9a then I know, since I'm in 9a, I might have a bit of a struggle in summer when my temps get too high. So, I put that plant in a bit less sun and know I might have to baby it. I won't buy that plant unless I really have to have it. If it grows from 9a to 11b I know I have to mulch it heavily in winter so it doesn't get it's roots damaged in cold.
MamaHawk
Member
- Location
- A corner lot in Akron, OH
- Hardiness zone
- 6b
@Tetters Hi back! I really am interested in paw paw as I've never tasted it and can almost guarantee it'll never be in stores, but I would like to try it before I plant it. What a tragedy otherwise - space that could otherwise be filled! Yes, I think you're right about the fruits I can do - I forgot about currants and gooseberries! I again want to try them first but I'd definitely try them! I have to test my soil still, and probably re-work it, and I really want to do rhubarb too. I forgot about it last year so I'm a year behind, sadly, but I'll still do it!Hiya @MamaHawk - it's real nice to ''see'' you. As I live in the UK, I'm clearly in the dark when it comes to the question, but I daresay someone will have some ideas for you when they wake up
PS Having checked out, I understand that Paw paw is a native to your region, and that you suffer late frosts like we do here. If that's the case I think that you may be quite safe with apples, pears, cherries and plums as we are. We also do well with black and red currants, gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries. If you have the right soil there are nuts to consider, and of course rhubarb!
Thank you for reminding me about checking the zone abilities, I have a hard time keeping close tabs on my plants and if a plant needs too much babying....it's a long sad goodbye. Now that I'll have TWO kids this summer (Due in June!) I really want as little effort as possible...so more research it is!
