📍 Broad Top, PA · Zone 6b · Last frost Wednesday, April 15, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Lemon Tree in Broad Top, Pennsylvania (16621)
Location
Broad Top, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
16621
USDA Zone
6b
Last Frost
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Direct Sow Outdoors
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Based on last frost Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · Zone 6b
Pro tip: Sow Lemon Tree directly outdoors 4 weeks after your last frost date — it needs warm soil.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (8+ hours)
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Water
Moderate (deep, infrequent watering)
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Spacing
120" apart
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🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🪴 Vegetative propagationPropagate vegetatively, not by seed
Lemon seeds grow polyembryonic seedlings, many of which are true-to-type clones of the parent — worth trying.
Plant fresh seeds immediately — lemon seeds lose viability quickly when dried.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 0 plants of Lemon Tree. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Lemon Tree in Broad Top, Pennsylvania? +
In Broad Top (Zone 6b), direct sow Lemon Tree outdoors around Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Broad Top, Pennsylvania? +
The average last spring frost date for Broad Top, Pennsylvania (ZIP 16621) is around Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 6b.
How long does Lemon Tree take to grow? +
Lemon Tree typically matures in about 1095 days from direct sowing. In Broad Top, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, May 13, 2026 plus 1095 days.
Should I start Lemon Tree indoors or direct sow in Pennsylvania? +
Lemon Tree does best when direct sown outdoors. In Broad Top, sow directly around Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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Growing Lemon Tree in Zone 6b
Lemon Tree (Citrus limon) is a popular garden vegetable. In Broad Top, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Lemon Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.