Rio Rancho Estates's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Rio Rancho Estates 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 Rio Rancho Estates's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Rio Rancho Estates area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Rio Rancho Estates, NM.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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 Rio Rancho Estates is in growing zone 7b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Rio Rancho Estates'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: 87124, 87144

Longitude: -106.7985

Latitude: 35.3004

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.