What Plants Grow Well In 68961?
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -98.0687
Latitude: 40.2012
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in the 68961 zip code. This climate hardiness zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would be suitable for your climate. We've already picked out a selection of the best plants for Nelson to help you get your next gardening project started.
We also have temperature requirement information and a map of U.S. hardiness zones over on our page on the growing zone for Nelson.
Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.
Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.
Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.
Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.
Raised Garden Planter
Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.
Trees for 68961
American Elm
Balsam Fir
Black Cherry
Black Walnut
Colorado Blue Spruce
Common Juniper
Dogwood
Eastern Redbud
Eastern White Pine
Honey Locust
Japanese Maple
Northern Red Oak
Norway Spruce
Paper Birch
Pin Oak
Red Maple
Sugar Maple
Sweetgum
White Ash
Yellow Buckeye
Fruits for 68961
Apples
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Hardy kiwi
Mulberries
Nectarines
Peach
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Sour cherries
Strawberries
Sweet cherries
Flowers for 68961
Black-eyed Susan
Bleeding heart
Butterfly Bush
Columbine.
Coneflower
Daffodils
Daylily
Geranium
Hydrangea
Lavender
Marigold
Pansies
Peony
Rhododendron
Rose
Salvia
Shasta Daisy
Sunflower
Tulips
Zinnia
Vegetables for 68961
Beans
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Onions
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini
Best Time to Plant in Nelson
Check the growing calendar for Nelson at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
Deluxe Plastic Watering Can
High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.
Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.
Metal Arbor Trellis
Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.
Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Small Greenhouse Kit
Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.
Latest USDA growing zone mapOther Towns in Nebraska
We have plant recommendations for most towns in Nebraska. Select a town from the list below to find the best plants for your area based on the latest climate information.
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