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


Seed Starting Trays

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Wooden Chicken Coop

Raised Garden Planter

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
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 De Witt is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for De Witt'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: 6a
Zip Codes: 61735
Longitude: -88.7853
Latitude: 40.1847
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

Raised Garden Planter

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Brass Watering Can

Reusable Grow Bags
