Valley Springs's Hardiness Zone

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

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Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Cluck Around Sign

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Reusable Grow Bags

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Self Watering Plant Pots

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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 Valley Springs is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Valley Springs'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: 57068

Longitude: -96.4656

Latitude: 43.5824

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