Mount Gilead's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Mount Gilead a growing zone designation of 8a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Mount Gilead's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Mount Gilead area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Mount Gilead, NC.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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 Mount Gilead is in growing zone 8a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Mount Gilead'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: 8a

Zip Codes: 27306

Longitude: -80.005

Latitude: 35.2163

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15