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This USDA Zone Map shows that zone 5-6 (dark green) covers a great portion of the U.S., yet the growing seasons and conditions are vastly different.

This USDA Zone Map shows that zone 5-6 (dark green) covers a great portion of the U.S., yet the growing seasons and conditions are vastly different.

March 7, 2026

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Short season, big harvests: The best crops for North Idaho
March 7, 2026 1:05 a.m.

Short season, big harvests: The best crops for North Idaho

How does one plan and plant a successful garden here? Those who know avoid choosing crops based on what looks “new and exciting” in catalogs and opt for those that truly grow well in our short-season climate.