Townsend's Hardiness Zone

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

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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 Townsend is in growing zone 4b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Townsend'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: 54175

Longitude: -88.5904

Latitude: 45.3241

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20