Farmington's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Farmington 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 Farmington's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Farmington area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Farmington, IA.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

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 Farmington is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Farmington'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: 52626

Longitude: -91.7392

Latitude: 40.6389

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