Knowing your USDA Zones holds the key to successful gardening in Texas.
Experienced gardeners rely on theHardiness Zoneplant information established by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
It is designed to identify which plants are most likely to thrive in a specific geographic area.
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It is then further divided into 5-degree A and B designations.
While critical to gardening success, finding the right plants for your zone is simple.
Almost all plant tags today include various growing information, including a plants optimal growing zone.
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Texas USDA Zones And Geography
Most state climate designations range from two to three zones.
Winter temperatures can plummet as low as between -10F to -5F.
Plants in this region are more commonly grown in states to the north of Texas.
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The tropical and sub-tropical plants of south Texas wont survive these harsh winters.
The growing season in this area is slightly longer, and lows here range from 0F to 10F.
Average low winter temperatures reach between 10F to 20F.
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From Del Rio to Galveston and Beaumont.
Temperatures in this zone are typically mild.
Citrus farms dot the landscape, growing heat-tolerant varieties shipped for sale across the United States.
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Covering the very tip of the state, Brownsville is the primary city in Zone 10a.
Additional resources may include local extension services and public gardens.
Monitoring your gardening experiences may demonstrate that youre able to grow plants from slightly cooler or warmer zones.
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United States Census Bureau.Texas.
