Paxton's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Paxton a growing zone designation of 6b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Paxton's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Paxton area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Paxton, IN.


Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Large Greenhouse Kit

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Raised Garden Planter

Worm Composting 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 Paxton is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Paxton'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: 6b
Zip Codes: 47865, 47882, 47838
Longitude: -87.3886
Latitude: 39.0212
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Self Watering Plant Pots

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Seed Starting Trays
