North Central Regional Plant Intro. Station
Rm G212 Agronomy ISU, Ames, IA
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Licence record on file, unconfirmed Matched IA's registry as of 2026-08-04 (96 days ago), too old for us to state this business is currently licensed. See the source registry to confirm current status.
Before you visit
North Central Regional Plant Intro. Station is listed as a wholesale grower. Many wholesale growers sell mainly to landscapers and garden centers, so call ahead to ask whether they sell to the public and whether there is a minimum order. A listing does not show what is in stock. Call before you visit to check plants, sizes and availability.
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Growing conditions
Based on the nearest weather station data available for Ames, IA: no NOAA station matched closely enough to this business's own ZIP code.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5b
- Avg. minimum winter temp
- -15°F
- Median frost dates
- First ~Oct 8 · Last ~Apr 26
Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (AMES MUNI AP, IA US, 4.3 km away) .
What's plantable right now
Nothing in our crop table has an open planting window for Ames right now, check back soon.
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of business is North Central Regional Plant Intro. Station?
- North Central Regional Plant Intro. Station is classified as a grower in Ames, IA.
- What USDA growing zone is North Central Regional Plant Intro. Station in?
- North Central Regional Plant Intro. Station (ZIP ) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, with an average minimum winter temperature of -15°F.
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