Best Plants For Chinook, MT

A variety of plants are suitable for Chinook's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 3b, with average annual lows of -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Chinook, MT based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Chinook include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

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

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Trees for Chinook

American Elm

Amur Maple

Balsam Fir

Colorado Blue Spruce

Eastern Redbud

Eastern White Pine

Green Ash

Hackberry

Northern Pin Oak

Northern Red Oak

Norway Maple

Ohio Buckeye

Paper Birch

Pin Cherry

River Birch

Siberian Spruce

Silver Maple

Sugar Maple

Tamarack

White Poplar

Fruits for Chinook

Apple

Apricot

Blackberry

Blueberry

Cherry

Cranberry

Currant

Elderberry

Gooseberry

Grape

Haskap

Juneberry

Lingonberry

Pear

Plum

Raspberry

Rhubarb

Saskatoon Berries

Sea Buckthorn

Strawberry

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Flowers for Chinook

Aster

Black-eyed Susan

Bleeding Heart

Coneflower

Daffodils

Daylily

Foxglove

Iris

Lily of the Valley

Lupine

Marigolds

Nasturtiums

Pansy

Petunias

Phlox

Poppies.

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Sweet William

Tulips

Vegetables for Chinook

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Collards

Kale

Leeks

Lettuce

Onions

Parsnip

Peas

Potatoes

Radishes

Rutabaga

Spinach

Swiss Chard

Turnips

Zucchini

Map of MT Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Best Time to Plant in Chinook

Check the growing calendar for Chinook 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.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Chinook's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 3b

Zip Codes: 59523

Longitude: -109.2319

Latitude: 48.5902

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -35 to -30

The USDA growing zone is 3b in Chinook, MT. 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 Chinook is -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Chinook, MT.

Map of Chinook

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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.

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Tools You'll Love

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

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Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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