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 the USDA's updated plant hardiness zone map to make sure the ones you choose can brave the climate in your area. 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

New on the latest map are two new zones, 12 and 13, which appear on maps for Hawaii and Puerto Rico. You can also view detailed information about your zone down to your street, here. Also available for download are print-quality, simplified and interactive maps, as well as a map based on the zip code you type in.

2012 USDA Zone Map

Graphics courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture

Interactive Hardiness Zone Map

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Annie, Houston, TX
Posted: 5/4/2013 8:00:22 AM

Hello Urban Farm readers! This map does not reflect the latest updates made in 2012. We will be updating this in January. Please check the latest map at our sister site, HobbyFarms.com. http://www.hobbyfarms.com/farm-industry-news/2012/- 01/31/usda-adds-two-hardiness-zones.aspx

Urban Farm Web Editor, Irvine, CA
Posted: 1/2/2013 6:43:25 AM

The Zone map color legend do not depict NE Florida accurately. There is a brown color which is not included in the legend. ?? Hope this is not a reflection of the accuracy of information in your magazine. Just subscribed.

Sheila, JACKSONVILLE, FL
Posted: 12/30/2012 8:05:58 AM

What about the 50th state?

N, Nielsen, HI
Posted: 11/2/2012 9:29:05 PM

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