In the Zone

Plan your garden with the USDA plant hardiness zone map.

Before deciding on the crops for your urban farm this year, use this plant hardiness zone map to make sure the ones you choose can brave the climate in your area. Download the map to find the zone and temperature lows where you live. Then read plant tags and seed packets to determine the best time for outdoor planting and if the varieties you want to plant will flourish or flop.

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plantmaps.com provides a zoom-able map for each state based on USDA data.

Janie, Sunnyvale, CA
Posted: 2/23/2012 6:43:42 PM

This map isn't helpful at all. For my area, the zone should be a four, not a six. If I went according to this map, I would be growing according to conditions in a valley, not in a high desert/mountainous region. I agree with Stephen,Chuck,and Marc. A map broken down by state and county levels with the ability to zoom in to our respective are would be most helpful.

Lisa, Keno, OR
Posted: 1/27/2012 12:10:19 PM

Great to have, but I would like to be able to see my state on it's own. It's a good start.

Stephen, Greenhills, OH
Posted: 12/22/2011 5:50:58 AM

I think it would be helpful to zoom in to regional areas and show the larger cities for reference. I do agree with Bruce from Vegas about his comment on "Microclimates."

Chuck, Reno, NV
Posted: 11/20/2011 5:22:23 AM

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