Welby's Hardiness Zone

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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

Zip Codes: 80229

Longitude: -104.9655

Latitude: 39.8403

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5