US Grow Zones
USDA hardiness zone, frost dates and vegetable planting calendar for any U.S. ZIP code.
What it does
US Grow Zones is an MCP server, a connector that lets an AI assistant use it as a tool. It is hosted: an assistant connects to it over the internet, nothing to install.
From the publisher's description, Electra Index matched it to one capability: calendar management. That makes it a candidate for tasks such as plan a content calendar or book appointments online.
Facts come from the Official MCP Registry, as declared by the publisher. Capabilities are matched automatically (low confidence). None of this is a test of the tool.
At a glance
How to connect
As declared in the Official MCP Registry · hosted endpoint tested by Electra Index 2h ago (live check)Hosted endpoint
https://usgrowzones.com/mcpstreamable-http
In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http us-grow-zones https://usgrowzones.com/mcp
MCP settings (Claude Desktop, Cursor and other MCP clients)
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-grow-zones": {
"url": "https://usgrowzones.com/mcp"
}
}
}Live check
Electra Index connected to the hosted endpoint 2h agoONLINE US Grow Zones answered an MCP connection on 30 Oct 2026 and introduced itself as usgrowzones 1.0.0 (MCP protocol 2025-06-18).
4 tools offered to AI assistants
get_zone_by_zip· Use this when the user asks what USDA plant hardiness zone (e.g. 7a) a U.S. ZIP code is in, or the average extreme winter low there. Returns the 2023 USDA zone, temperature range and a source link to cite.get_frost_dates· Use this when the user asks for the average last spring frost, first fall frost, or growing season length for a U.S. ZIP code (or a city + state). Returns NOAA 1991-2020 frost dates (10/30/50% probability) and a source link to cite.get_planting_calendar· Use this when the user asks when to start seeds indoors, transplant, direct sow or plant a fall crop for vegetables at a U.S. ZIP code. Optionally pass one crop; otherwise returns all supported crops. Includes a source link to cite.what_to_plant_now· Use this when the user asks what vegetables they can plant or start now (or on a given date) at a U.S. ZIP code. Returns crops whose planting window is open, plus what opens in the next 30 days, and a source link to cite.
What "online" means: the server answered an MCP connection at the time of the check. It is not a guarantee of security, quality or continuous uptime. How we test: we open an MCP session and ask for the tool list, as an AI assistant would. We never run a tool and never send a key. Checked every few days. Method
Is this your server? Monitoring Pro: a check every 30 minutes and an email within the hour when it stops answering. Launch offer: $39.99 once, for life.
Tasks it helps with
Share of each task's required capabilities it covers| Plan a content calendar Calendar Management | 50% |
| Book appointments online Calendar Management | 50% |
| Book travel Calendar Management | 50% |
| Schedule meetings Calendar Management | 50% |
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Facts & evidence
Each fact shows where it was seen and when.| Fact | Value | Evidence | Source | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted endpoint | https://usgrowzones.com/mcp | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Local install (package) | no | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Remote access (hosted) | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Website | https://usgrowzones.com | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Registry status | active | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Version | 1.0.0 | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| MCP server | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
Change history
- NEW30 Oct 2026first seen in the index
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Monitoring never changes a score or a rank.
Questions about US Grow Zones
How do I connect US Grow Zones?
Use the hosted endpoint https://usgrowzones.com/mcp in your assistant's MCP settings. The exact settings are in "How to connect" above, as declared in the Official MCP Registry.
What tools does US Grow Zones offer?
When Electra Index connected on 30 Oct 2026, it listed 4 tools: get_zone_by_zip, get_frost_dates, get_planting_calendar, what_to_plant_now. The full list is in "Live check" above.
Is US Grow Zones online?
Yes. Its hosted endpoint answered an MCP connection from Electra Index 2h ago.
What can I use US Grow Zones for?
Based on its description, it is most relevant to: plan a content calendar, book appointments online, book travel, schedule meetings.