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


Raised Garden Bed Kit

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Reusable Grow Bags

Shiitake Mushroom Kit
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 Mount Zion is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Mount Zion'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
Longitude: -88.8834
Latitude: 39.7793
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Wooden Chicken Coop

Reusable Grow Bags

Raised Garden Planter
