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


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Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Large Greenhouse Kit

Hydroponic Garden Grow 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 State College is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for State College'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: 6b
Zip Codes: 16802, 16803, 16801, 16804, 16805
Longitude: -77.8567
Latitude: 40.7909
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

Large Greenhouse Kit

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