North Chicago's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given North Chicago a growing zone designation of 6a. 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 Chicago's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the North Chicago area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in North Chicago, IL.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

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 Chicago is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for North Chicago'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.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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