# USDA Planting Zones #

latestUnderstanding Heat Zones: What They Mean and How to Use Them

What do heat zones mean? Put simply, heat zones tell you how many days per year your area gets above 86°F (30°C) — the threshold where many plants sta...

Aug 27,2026

# USDA Planting Zones #

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