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


Cluck Around Sign

Large Greenhouse Kit

Wooden Chicken Coop

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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 New Castle is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for New Castle'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
Longitude: -85.1689
Latitude: 38.4334
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

Self Watering Plant Pots

Wooden Chicken Coop

Seed Starting Trays

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
