Gardening Zones

So a plant might have a zone range of 4 to 8 usually written as 4 8.

Gardening zones. To find your usda hardiness zone enter your zip code or use the map below. The us department of agriculture divided out the map of the us in areas which range from planting zone 1a to planting zone 13b. The original and most widely used system developed by the united states department of agriculture usda as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening defines 13 zones by annual extreme minimum temperature. Each growing zone is 10 f warmer or colder in an average winter than the adjacent zone.

This means that the plant should grow in any planting zone between 4 and 8 inclusive. The usda hardiness zone map divides north america into 11 separate planting zones. These are areas which range in minimum temperatures from 60 degrees fahrenheit to 70 degrees fahrenheit. Try planting turnips arugula peony and forget me nots if you live in zone 7.

This system was designed for the gardening and agricultural industry. Plants generally have a range of hardiness zones. A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined to encompass a certain range of climatic conditions relevant to plant growth and survival. Usda plant hardiness zone 1 is the coldest zone designation for the united states.

Zone 9 20 to 30. Different measures are used to create each country s map as explained below. Planting zones define generally which plants can survive winter in your area and the zones are typically listed in plant growing guides for reference. Planting plants vegetables and flowers that are appropriate for your us growing zone will make sure that your garden is happy and healthy year after year.

Zone 8 10 to 20. If you see a hardiness zone in a gardening catalog or plant description chances are it refers to this usda map. Understanding the usda planting zones you live in can mean the difference between success and failure in your garden. The majority of zone 1 is located in alaska.

Zone 8 is the perfect climate for watermelon okra lantana and sage. Click here for more information about hardiness maps. With minimum average temperatures between 60 to 50 degrees f it can be a difficult zone for gardening. It has been adapted by and to other countries.

The two most commonly referenced hardiness zone maps are those produced by the u s. The smaller the number the colder the climate just like a thermometer. Find your zone using the map below or enter your zip code. Zone 7 0 to 10.