Shell Valley's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Shell Valley a growing zone designation of 3b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Shell Valley's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Shell Valley area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Shell Valley, ND.

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Large Greenhouse Kit

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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 Shell Valley is in growing zone 3b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Shell Valley'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: 3b

Zip Codes: 58316

Longitude: -99.8273

Latitude: 48.8108

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -35 to -30