New Castle's Hardiness Zone

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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 New Castle is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for New Castle'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.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.