Franklin's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Franklin a growing zone designation of 9a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Franklin's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Franklin area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Franklin, TX.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

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 Franklin is in growing zone 9a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Franklin'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: 9a

Zip Codes: 77856

Longitude: -96.4876

Latitude: 31.025

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 20 to 25