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Lowe's Garden Center

1900 Main St

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4.0 ★ (7 Google reviews) · as of 2026-08-06

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Growing conditions

USDA hardiness zone
5b
Avg. minimum winter temp
-15°F
Median frost dates
First ~Sep 30 · Last ~May 16

Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (SANFORD 2 NNW, ME US, 4.1 km away) .

What's plantable right now

Based on this ZIP's median frost dates, last frost ~May 16, first frost ~Sep 30.

Direct-sow now

  • Basil · 14–75 days to maturity

Planting-window sources: , Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center , Colorado State University Extension, Colorado Master Gardener Program , NC State Extension .

Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of business is Lowe's Garden Center?
Lowe's Garden Center is classified as a big box in Sanford, ME.
What USDA growing zone is Lowe's Garden Center in?
Lowe's Garden Center (ZIP 04073) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, with an average minimum winter temperature of -15°F.
What's plantable near Lowe's Garden Center right now?
Based on ZIP 04073's frost dates, this is a good time to direct-sow 1 crop. See the full list above.

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