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. For the first time, the map is available as an interactive GIS-based map, for which a broadband Internet connection is recommended, and as stati...

1) Enter postal code for field location. (2) Move the green slider to set plant date. Results show total GDUs and Year-To-Year Comparisons change by date. (3) Move the brown sliders to set daily, weekly, monthly or annual accumulations. (4) Click on any graph line for number estimates. (5) Click on any graph bar for daily details. Benefit: Get field-by-field crop progress and 14-day forecast. L...

The Plant Hardiness Zones divide the United States and Canada into 11 areas based on a 10 degree Fahrenheit difference in the average annual minimum temperature. (The United States falls within Zones 2 through 10). For example, the lowest average temperature in Zone 2 is -50 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the minimum average temperature in zone 10 is +30 to +40 degrees Fahrenheit. Suggested h...