What is my climate zone for planting?

What is my climate zone for planting?

Zone 2 the tablelands of south east Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and the uplands of central Tasmania. Zone 3 includes much of the southern half of the continent, except for localities on or near the coast.

What are the zones for planting?

The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.

How do you determine your climate zone?

Climate zones are determined by the coldest average winter temperature the geographical area typically experiences. You can see the coldest temps and their zones here, further divided into A (colder half of the zone) and B (warmer half of the zone).

What are the 8 climate zones in Australia?

NCC Climates

• Climate zone 1 – High humidity summer, warm winter.
• Climate zone 2 – Warm humid summer, mild winter.
• Climate zone 3 – Hot dry summer, warm winter.
• Climate zone 4 – Hot dry summer, cool winter.
• Climate zone 5 – Warm temperate.
• Climate zone 6 – Mild temperate.
• Climate zone 7 – Cool temperate.
• Climate zone 8 – Alpine.

What is the difference between hardiness zone and climate zone?

Unlike the U.S.D.A. map which tells you only where a plant may survive the winter, the Climate Zones map shows where that plant will thrive year-round.

What climate zone is Coffs Harbour?

Climate Zone 2
Someone living in Coffs Harbour (Climate Zone 2) is going to be living in a warmer area year round than someone up in Dorrigo, even though they’re in the same climate zone and less than 70km apart.

What’s the minimum temperature for a planting zone?

Planting zones or growing zones are illustrated on a map known as the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The US Department of Agriculture divided out the map in areas which range from planting zone 1A to planting zone 13B. These are areas which range in minimum temperatures from -60 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Where can I find planting zones for my plants?

Planting zones define, generally, which plants can survive winter in your area, and the zones are typically listed in plant growing guides for reference. The two most commonly referenced hardiness zone maps are those produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA) and Natural Resources Canada ( NRC ).

How does the USDA plant hardiness zone work?

Soil, moisture, humidity, heat, wind, and other conditions also affect the viability of individual plants. Considered the standard measure of plant hardiness, the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on average annual minimum winter temperatures.

How are climate zones determined in a garden?

A more sophisticated approach has been followed by Sunset which defines Climate Zone Maps based not only on hardiness or heat tolerance, but also on precipitations, wind, humidity and various other climate related factors. Be aware of the hardiness zone of your area before you decide to buy plants. Some plants might not survive over winter!