Nashua's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Nashua a growing zone designation of 5a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Nashua's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Nashua area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Nashua, IA.


Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Brass Watering Can

Self Watering Plant Pots

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Metal Arbor Trellis
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 Nashua is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Nashua'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: 5a
Zip Codes: 50658
Longitude: -92.5417
Latitude: 42.9503
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

Self Watering Plant Pots

Seed Starting Trays

Metal Arbor Trellis

Raised Garden Planter
