Quimby's Hardiness Zone

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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 Quimby is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Quimby'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: 51049

Longitude: -95.6442

Latitude: 42.629

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15