Upper Red Hook's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Upper Red Hook a growing zone designation of 6a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Upper Red Hook's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Upper Red Hook area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Upper Red Hook, NY.

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Seed Starting Trays

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Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

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Shiitake Mushroom 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 Upper Red Hook is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Upper Red Hook'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: 6a

Zip Codes: 12571

Longitude: -73.8456

Latitude: 42.0262

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5