Colorado · West
Thornton, CO
Zone-aware planting reference for Thornton. Population 133,451; USDA hardiness zone 6a; nearest curated zip code 80241.
- USDA zone
- 6a
- Population
- 133,451
- Last spring frost
- 05/04
- First fall frost
- 10/08
- Growing season
- 156 days
- Nearest zip
- 80241
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to Thornton
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 6a. 87 crops match.
Tree fruit
12 crops
Berries
20 crops
zone 6a Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
zone 6a Black Currant
Ribes nigrum
zones 3a–7a
zone 6a Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
zone 6a Blackberry
Rubus subgenus Rubus
zones 5a–9a
zone 6a Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
zones 3a–7a
zone 6a Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
Nuts
6 crops
Vegetables
40 crops
zone 6a Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 6a Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
zone 6a Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 6a Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 6a Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
zones 3b–8a
zone 6a Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
Herbs
9 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Thornton, CO?
Thornton sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a, based on the nearest zip code (80241).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Thornton?
Based on the nearest weather station, Thornton averages a last spring frost around 05/04 and a first fall frost around 10/08, for a growing season of about 156 days.
- What crops grow well in Thornton?
87 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 6a. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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