Howard City's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Howard City a growing zone designation of 5b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Howard City's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Howard City area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Howard City, NE.


Worm Composting Kit

Self Watering Plant Pots

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Shiitake Mushroom 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 Howard City is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Howard City'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: 5b
Zip Codes: 68820
Longitude: -98.7155
Latitude: 41.0752
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

Worm Composting Kit

Large Greenhouse Kit

Metal Seed Storage Box

Wooden Chicken Coop
