What Plants Grow Well In 51533?
The USDA hardiness zone is 5b in the 51533 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 51533's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more hardiness zones on our page for Emerson's growing zone.

Brass Watering Can

Small Greenhouse Kit

Cluck Around Sign

Metal Arbor Trellis

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
Trees for 51533
Fruits for 51533
Flowers for 51533
Vegetables for 51533

Planting Advice for 51533
Have questions about planting in 51533's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 51533 is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -15 to -10°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Emerson
Check the growing calendar for Emerson at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Metal Seed Storage Box

Large Greenhouse Kit

Brass Watering Can
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