Most farmers and gardeners are familiar with temperature-based hardiness zones. These are specified in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant hardiness map that divides the country into zones based on the average lowest winter temperatures. However, cold temperatures are not the only factor relevant to how well plants grow. It’s also highly recommended and very helpful to learn…
Hardiness zones provide useful information for gardeners and farmers with relatively short growing seasons or extreme winters, and that includes much of Canada. In the absence of Canadian hardiness maps, it is challenging to determine which plants have the ability to deal with the harsh winters in your specific region. The good news is that a surprisingly high number of…
This is all about the USDA Alabama growing zones for plant hardiness. Knowing the Alabama USDA zones for planting will allow you to successfully grow your favorite plants in your garden. Alabama Planting Zones To use the USDA Alabama zone map, find the region of the state you live in, note the color and then check that color on the…
This is all about the USDA Alaska planting zones map. This map is made available to help gardeners know what kind of plants can cultivate in Alaska climate zones. Alaska Planting Zones When you understand your Alaska USDA zones, you can grow plants that will thrive in your region. In order to figure out your specific Alaska USDA zone, match…
This is all about the USDA Arizona planting zones for plant hardiness. Knowing the Arizona USDA zones for planting will help you to be more successful in your gardening efforts. Arizona Planting Zones To learn what the USDA Arizona hardiness zones for plants are in your region, find where you live on the map then note the color over that…
The USDA map of Arkansas planting zones will help you in identifying the plant species that are able to thrive in the area you live in. Arkansas Planting Zones To use the USDA Arkansas hardiness zone map, find the place you live on the map and compare the color of that place on the map with the legend. This will…
Knowing your growing zone in California will help you select the right plants for your area, thus having a successful gardening journey. California Planting Zones Because of the State’s large land size, California growing zone maps cover a wide range of temperatures and are divided into two sections. Click here for full resolution USDA California growing zones map To figure…
The map presented below illustrates the USDA Colorado planting zones, which have been created by the USDA to serve as a reference for farmers and gardeners. Click here for full resolution USDA Colorado growing zones map Colorado Planting Zones By knowing your gardening zone for Colorado, you will be more successful in your efforts to create a wonderful garden and grow…
This is the USDA zone map for Connecticut. You can identify the plant hardiness zone for where you live using this map. Having an understanding of your region’s plant hardiness zone will allow you to create a garden that is resilient to the winter conditions common to your area. To determine which hardiness zone you reside in Connecticut, merely locate your…
The map presented below illustrates the growing zones for Delaware. These zones are intended to assist you in determining which plants to incorporate into your garden. Click here for full resolution USDA Delaware growing zones map Delaware Planting Zones Locate the region in which you live on the Delaware zone map for hardiness to figure out your zone. Match the color…