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


Wooden Chicken Coop

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Metal Arbor Trellis

Seed Starting Trays

Brass Watering Can
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 North Buena Vista is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for North Buena Vista'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
Longitude: -90.958
Latitude: 42.6778
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Seed Starting Trays

Reusable Grow Bags
