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


Small Greenhouse Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Metal Seed Storage Box

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
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 Orchard is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Orchard'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.
USDA Growing Zone: 5a
Zip Codes: 50460
Longitude: -92.776
Latitude: 43.2276
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

Seed Starting Trays

Large Greenhouse Kit

Wooden Chicken Coop

Reusable Grow Bags
