The Botanic Garden of Smith College
16 College Ln
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4.8 ★ (737 Google reviews) · as of 2026-08-06
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Growing conditions
- USDA hardiness zone
- 6a
- Avg. minimum winter temp
- -10°F
- Median frost dates
- First ~Oct 8 · Last ~May 5
Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (AMHERST, MA US, 11.4 km away) .
What's plantable right now
Based on this ZIP's median frost dates, last frost ~May 5, first frost ~Oct 8.
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.
Nearby nurseries
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- Tendril Northampton, MA 0.6 mi away
- McNuttles Northampton, MA 0.8 mi away
- Walmart Garden Center Northampton, MA 1.6 mi away
- Here We Grow Hadley, MA 2.9 mi away
Frequently asked questions
- What type of business is The Botanic Garden of Smith College?
- The Botanic Garden of Smith College is a nursery or garden center in Northampton, MA; its business type has not been classified.
- What USDA growing zone is The Botanic Garden of Smith College in?
- The Botanic Garden of Smith College (ZIP 01063) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, with an average minimum winter temperature of -10°F.
- What's plantable near The Botanic Garden of Smith College right now?
- Based on ZIP 01063's frost dates, this is a good time to direct-sow 1 crop. See the full list above.
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