What Plants Grow Well In 62556?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 62556. 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 62556's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more hardiness zones on our page for Palmer's growing zone.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Cluck Around Sign

Small Greenhouse Kit

Worm Composting Kit
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Planting Advice for 62556
Have questions about planting in 62556's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 62556 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Palmer
Check the growing calendar for Palmer at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Self Watering Plant Pots

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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