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The development of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a testament to the importance of adapting agricultural practices to local climates.

What plant hardiness zone is Wisconsin? Trouble seeing the map? Click here to view the planting zones for the North Central U.S.

The USDA’s plant hardiness zone map was updated in 2023, Becker said. The map that was being used before the 2023 map was dated 2012, he said. “What do these maps tell us?” Becker asked.

USDA plant hardiness zones categorize areas based on their average minimum winter temperatures.

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How to select plants based on your gardening zones When selecting plants for your garden, it’s essential to consider both the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone and the AHS Heat Zone listed on the plant tag.

Many people are familiar with the term “growing zone” as it is often included on plant labels that help gardeners decide which plants might thrive in their home gardens. A plant tag may say ...

What Are Plant Hardiness Zones? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for creating a plant hardiness zone map.

For the first time since 2012, the USDA, in conjunction with Oregon State University’s PRISM Climate group, has released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone map. The map, based on average coldest ...

Plant enthusiasts and gardeners alike should be aware of the changes made to the USDA’s plant hardiness zones.

The Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10-degree F zones ranging from zone 1 (coldest) to zone 13 (warmest), the USDA notes.