What Plants Grow Well In 62242?
The USDA hardiness zone is 7a in the 62242. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 62242's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more hardiness zones on our page for Evansville's growing zone.

Worm Composting Kit

Wooden Chicken Coop

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Seed Starting Trays
Trees for 62242
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Vegetables for 62242

Planting Advice for 62242
Have questions about planting in 62242's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 62242 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 0 to 5°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Evansville
Check the growing calendar for Evansville at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Cluck Around Sign

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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