In the Lower Hudson Valley, hardiness zones vary from 6a to 7b. Garden centers like Down to Earth Living in Pomona have hardy cold-weather annuals and vegetables perfect for early spring planting.

If you're gardening in the Lower Hudson Valley, look for plants that thrive in your hardiness zone (the region is home to zones 6a through 7b). You can find a hardiness map at planthardiness.ars ...

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Lettuce is best suited for zones 4–10, with Rubens adding it works well when planting with carrots, radishes, and cucumbers. (See our USDA plant hardiness zone checker for more info on zones ...