Big Spring's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Big Spring a growing zone designation of 7a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Big Spring's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Big Spring area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Big Spring, MD.


Raised Garden Planter

Metal Arbor Trellis

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Brass Watering Can

Small Greenhouse 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 Big Spring is in growing zone 7a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Big Spring'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: 7a
Zip Codes: 21722
Longitude: -77.9396
Latitude: 39.6257
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

Self Watering Plant Pots

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Metal Arbor Trellis

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
