The USDA's New Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Explained
What has changed, and what remains the same?
What is the New USDA Updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Plant Hardiness Map Zones Explained
Imagine the United States as a big garden. But this garden isn't all the same - some parts are scorching, some parts are abnormally fridged, and some areas have weather that changes a lot. Now, different plants like different types of weather. Some plants love the cold, and some plants need lots of sun and warmth.
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) created a map that splits the country into 13 zones. Each zone represents a different kind of climate or weather pattern. The map is based on the average lowest winter temperature over 30 years. The zones are numbered from 1 to 13. Zone 1 is the coldest, where temperatures can go down to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit (-45.6°C), and Zone 13 is the warmest, where the temperature rarely goes below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.6°C).
In addition to the main zones numbered from 1 to 13, the USDA Hardiness Zone Map also includes 'A' and 'B' subdivisions within each zone. These divisions represent a slightly more detailed breakdown of climates.
Each zone represents a range of average annual minimum winter temperatures of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. For example, Zone 7 ranges between 0 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. But that's still a pretty big range! So, the USDA decided to split each zone into two parts: 'A' and 'B,' each representing a 5-degree Fahrenheit difference to make it more precise.
For instance, if you're in Zone 7:
Zone 7a would have winter low temperatures between 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Zone 7b would have winter low temperatures between 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
These subzones 'A' and 'B' allow gardeners to choose plants more likely to thrive in their specific climate.
So, if you live in Zone 3, you'll want to find plants that can handle cold winters. But if you live in Zone 10, you'll look for plants that can handle hot weather.
[ Ссылка ]
This video covers what’s New with the Plant Hardiness Map:
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Explained
03:50 New Updates to 2023 Zone Map
07:56 How to Use the USDA Website for Zone Maps
09:23 Crop Planning Best Practices
************************************
Link to Frost Blanket Resource: www.bootstrapfarmer.com/blogs/market-gardening/how-do-frost-blankets-help-to-prevent-crop-loss
Bootstrap Farmer YouTube Frost Blanket Playlist: [ Ссылка ]?
************************************
Thanks for watching Bootstrap Farmer!
► Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: [ Ссылка ]
► Check out our Free Resources: [ Ссылка ]
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE
FACEBOOK: [ Ссылка ]
INSTAGRAM: [ Ссылка ]
TIKTOK: [ Ссылка ]
#bootstrapfarmer #plantingzone #usda
