Mound City's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Mound City a growing zone designation of 4b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Mound City's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Mound City area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Mound City, SD.


Metal Arbor Trellis

Seed Starting Trays

Metal Seed Storage Box

Reusable Grow Bags

Raised Garden Planter
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 Mound City is in growing zone 4b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Mound City'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: 4b
Zip Codes: 57646
Longitude: -100.0688
Latitude: 45.7262
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20

Worm Composting Kit

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Brass Watering Can

Metal Seed Storage Box
