Gideon's Hardiness Zone

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

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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 Gideon is in growing zone 7b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Gideon'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: 7b

Zip Codes: 63848

Longitude: -89.9128

Latitude: 36.4489

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10