Fort Ripley's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Fort Ripley a growing zone designation of 4a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Fort Ripley's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Fort Ripley area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Fort Ripley, MN.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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 Fort Ripley is in growing zone 4a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Fort Ripley'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.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.