Capron's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Capron a growing zone designation of 5b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Capron's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Capron area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Capron, IL.


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Small Greenhouse Kit

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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 Capron is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Capron'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: 5b
Zip Codes: 61012
Longitude: -88.7394
Latitude: 42.3986
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

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