Sheldahl's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Sheldahl a growing zone designation of 5b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Sheldahl's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Sheldahl area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Sheldahl, IA.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Sheldahl is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Sheldahl's climate should be chosen with this in mind or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.