What Plants Grow Well In 24521?
The USDA hardiness zone is 7b in the 24521 zip code. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 24521's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Amherst's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 24521 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 24521
Have questions about planting in 24521's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 24521 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 5 to 10°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Amherst
Check the growing calendar for Amherst at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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