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If you live in Kansas and are looking to do some planting, it’s important to know what zone you are in. Check out this blog post to learn more about Kansas planting zones.
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Hardiness Zones
Figuring out which hardiness zone you are in can help you determine what plants will be able to survive the winter in your area. Hardiness zones are based on the average minimum temperature in an area. Kansas is in hardiness zones 5-7. This means that the average minimum temperature in Kansas is between -20 and -10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Find your planting zone
To ensure your plants thrive, it’s important to know your planting zone and to plant accordingly. With the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, you can find your planting zone and learn which plants are likely to thrive in your area.
The map is based on the average minimum winter temperature in each zone. The lower the minimum temperature, the harder it is for plants to survive. For example, if you live in zone 9, you can expect minimum temperatures of 20°F (-6.7°C). This means that plants that can withstand temperatures as low as 20°F (-6.7°C) will do well in your area.
To find your planting zone, simply find your state or territory on the map and read across. Alternatively, you can use the search function at the top of the page.
If you’re not sure which plant hardiness zone you live in, don’t worry – you can also use our Plant Finder tool to search for plants by zip code. Simply enter your zip code and we’ll show you which plants are likely to do well in your area.
Learn about climate and weather in your zone
When you’re planning your garden, it’s important to know what type of climate and weather conditions to expect in your area. The best way to do this is by finding your hardiness zone. Hardiness zones are based on temperature, specifically the average annual minimum temperature in an area. By knowing your hardiness zone, you can choose plants that are more likely to thrive in your particular location.
There are a number of different ways to find your hardiness zone. One option is to use the USDA’s Hardiness Zone Map, which you can find at http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/. Another option is to use an online search tool, such as the one at http://www.gardenersnet.com/hardness/zone-search.htm.
Once you know your hardiness zone, you can use that information to choose plants that are more likely to do well in your area. You can also use it as a starting point for further research into specific plant varieties.
Planting Calendar
Kansas is in Zone 6 of the USDA Hardiness Zone map. This means that the average lowest temperature in Kansas is -5°F to 0°F. You can find your zone by entering your zip code on the USDA Hardiness Zone Map.
Find the best time to plant
The planting calendar shows the best time to start seeds indoors, when to transplant outdoors, and the last frost dates for your area. Scroll down to your region in the table below, and find the number next to your city. This is your USDA planting zone.
You can also find your planting zone by looking at a map. The USDA Hardiness Zone Map divides North America into 11 separate zones; each zone is 10°F warmer (or colder) in an average winter than the adjacent zone. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.
Get tips for each season
To get tips for each season, enter your zip code or city and state in the search box below. Then click on the “Get Seasonal Tips” button.
Spring: March 20 – June 20
Summer: June 21 – September 21
Fall: September 22 – December 21
Winter: December 22 – March 19
Kansas
Kansas is in planting zone 5a. The average last frost date is April 15 and the average first frost date is October 15. This means that the growing season is about 160 days long. Kansas has a warm, continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is about 30 inches.
Zone 6
Most of Kansas is in Hardiness Zone 6, with a small portion in Hardiness Zone 5. The northwest and southwest corners of the state are in Zone 5, while the northeast and southeast corners are in Zone 6. The average annual minimum temperature for Kansas is -10 degrees F.
Zone 7
Kansas is in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 8. The warmest climate in the state is in the southeast corner, where the average annual minimum temperature is -5 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest temperatures are found in the northwest, where the average annual minimum temperature is -15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Zone 8
Most of Kansas is located in Planting Zone 8, with a small section in the southwest part of the state falling into Planting Zone 7. The temperatures in these zones range from -10°F to 10°F. Look up your local zip code to find your exact gardening zone.
