Suttons Bay's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Suttons Bay a growing zone designation of 6b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Suttons Bay's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Suttons Bay area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Suttons Bay, MI.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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.

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 Suttons Bay is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Suttons Bay'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: 6b

Zip Codes: 49682

Longitude: -85.6506

Latitude: 44.98

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0