What Growing Zone Is East Sparta?
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given East Sparta a growing zone designation of 6b. Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in East Sparta's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature. .Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used East Sparta's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the East Sparta area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in East Sparta, OH.

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The growing zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive based on average lowest year temperatures, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since East Sparta is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for East Sparta'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.

Some zones may have been changed by the USDA as of 2023. To see if the East Sparta area has been affected, refer to this map of half zone changes from the 2012 version of the USDA zones to the 2023 version.

The updated map shows that over half of the Southeast has warmed by about half a zone. For gardeners, that means you can now grow plants that tolerate a bit more heat and less frost than before. The tan areas reflect this shift. Meanwhile, the white areas had slight temperature changes, but not enough to move them into a new zone. In the Western U.S., a few spots shifted cooler. That’s not due to a colder climate, but because the new map uses a larger dataset, giving a more accurate picture of local conditions. It's important to keep track of these changes when planning your garden!
East Sparta's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 6b
Zip Codes: 44626
Longitude: -81.3643
Latitude: 40.6635
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

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Plants For Other States:
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