Pleasant Lake's Hardiness Zone

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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 Pleasant Lake is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Pleasant Lake'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: 46779

Longitude: -85.0161

Latitude: 41.5753

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5