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


Self Watering Plant Pots

Metal Seed Storage Box

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Small Greenhouse Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
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 East Dubuque is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for East Dubuque'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: 61025
Longitude: -90.6278
Latitude: 42.4888
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

Raised Garden Planter

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign
