Palmer's Hardiness Zone

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

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 Palmer is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Palmer'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: 50571

Longitude: -94.5985

Latitude: 42.6301

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