Long Creek's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Long Creek a growing zone designation of 8a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Long Creek's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Long Creek area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Long Creek, NC.


Worm Composting Kit

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Large Greenhouse Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
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 Long Creek is in growing zone 8a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Long Creek'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: 8a
Zip Codes: 28457
Longitude: -78.0161
Latitude: 34.4382
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

Seed Starting Trays

Metal Arbor Trellis

Raised Garden Planter

Metal Seed Storage Box
