Oconto's Hardiness Zone

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

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Self Watering Plant Pots

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Seed Starting Trays

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Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

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 Oconto is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Oconto'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: 5a

Zip Codes: 68860

Longitude: -99.7619

Latitude: 41.1415

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15