Out of the 13 Planting Zones, Zone 1 is the coldest and Zone 13 the warmest, with a vast range in temperatures between the two extremes. Zone 1 ranges from -60 to -55°F, while Zone 13 ranges from ...

The USDA divides the United States into seven planting regions, known as hardiness zones, which were most recently updated in 2023. The maps below show these planting regions.

Find more local planting advice on the website of your state's extension service, which is usually affiliated with a university – just search online for (your state) extension service).

I love an August tomato, but what I really want is an August tomato in say, February. This year I have a plan: I intend to get those tomatoes and eat them with fresh basil—and I’m going to do ...