Sunset zones were developed by the sunset publishing corporation and although originally developed for the west, there are 51 zones to cover all fifty states and adjacent canada and mexico. So sunsets version of detailed plant zones are more specific and helpful. According to gardening expert lane greer, the sunset western garden book should be on the bookshelf of every gardener in the western us. At the end of the book there is a short gardening encyclopedia. Closer to the poles, the number of daylight hours increases in summer and decreases in winter. Usda colorado hardiness zone map for trees and plants. A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined to encompass a certain range of climatic conditions relevant to plant growth and survival the original and most widelyused system, developed by the united states department of agriculture usda as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines zones by annual extreme minimum temperature. Latitude generally, the farther an area is from the equator, the longer and colder are its winters. Gardening in solano county ucce master gardeners of.
Based only on average winter temperature lows, the usda map is most accurate in flat areas. Dec 05, 2008 sunset december 5, 2008 a plants performance is governed by the total climate. The first section of this edition is gardening for the new century with a look to traditions of the past and ideas for the future. The ultimate gardening guide sunset western garden book. Consult sunsets western garden book for more information.
Usda hardiness zones map, sunset climate zones and other. Published this year, it features climate zones so you can determine which flowers work best in your growing zone. Aug 11, 2018 the new sunset western garden book by susan littlefield since the 1930s, growers of all kinds of plants in the many diverse climate regions of the western u. To celebrate the launch of plant finder, sunset is kicking off the plant finder challenge on twitter and facebook. All about growing zones hardiness zones heat zones. Sunset western garden zones by zip code statacsweet. The ultimate gardening guide sunset western garden book the sunset western garden book has been the western landscape architects constant companion since the early 1900s. In this extensive eastwest zone, hot and sticky summers contrast with chilly winters record low temperatures are 7 degrees to 0 degrees f14 degrees to 18 degrees c. The majority of central idaho is in climate zone 1a, among. Sunset western garden book according to gardening expert lane greer, the sunset western garden book should be on the bookshelf of every gardener in the western us. Sep 18, 2015 sunset climate zones are based more on local microclimates and quirks of our western landscape. Sunset december 5, 2008 a plants performance is governed by the total climate. Sunset s climate zone maps take all these factors into account, unlike the familiar hardiness zone maps devised by the u.
Sunset western garden collection sunset western garden collection another horticultural innovation from plant development services inc. Great home and garden design ideas, from decorating and diy projects to landscaping and edible. Mar 31, 2009 to celebrate the launch of plant finder, sunset is kicking off the plant finder challenge on twitter and facebook. The usda created plant hardiness zones to act as a guide for gardeners and farmers. Sunset magazine has created a climatic zone for the western united states that is more useful than the usda plant hardiness zones. A more useful index is the 24zone climate system published in the sunset western garden book in collaboration with the university of california. Interior plains of gulf coast and coastal southeast growing season. The sunset climate zones take into account idahos latitude, elevation, seasonal rainfall regimes, humidity, influence of ocean and continental air masses, and soil types.
Texas from the panhandle to the gulf the rio grande in southwest texas. Colorado planting zones gardening know how gardening is. If youve ever put in the effort to start your plants from seeds, or youve shelled out the money to plant a garden from seedlings someone else has started, you understand why planting zones matter planting a garden is an investment of both time and money. In 1967, after thirty years of publication, the sunset western garden book introduced its on plant zone system.
The usda zones work well for the east, while the sunset zones work excellent for the west. I know whatever zone i am using i can cheat a zone up or down. Growing zone finder find your grow zone climate burpee. Together, that means gardeners should grow plants that survive in temperatures as low as 25 degrees.
Hilltops and valley floors of interior southern california. Mildest areas of intermountain climates zone 3b is much like zone 3a, but with slightly milder winter averages of 19 to 29f 7 to 2c. Gardening in solano county ucce master gardeners of solano. Likewise, sunsets zones have been revised several times, essentially every time a new edition is published. Of 24 climate zones defined in the sunset western garden book and the 20 zones defined by the united states department of agriculture usda, california has 20 and 16, respectively. Sunset magazine logo we hope plant finder will become as indispensable as a good shovel and trowel. Zoning in on which plants grow here rogers gardens. Few states have more varied gardening zones within their borders than texas.
The chief focus of the book is a directory of plants that do well in the region. Coldair basins of californias central valley growing season. Sunset zones are based on a combination of extremes and averages of minimum, maximum, and mean temperature, rainfall, humidity, and the length of the growing season. Feb 26, 2012 they are in the usdas zone 9b, sunset s zone 12, ahs zone 8 and arizonas zone 4. Together, that means gardeners should grow plants that. Sunsets climate zones consider temperature as well as other important factors. The usda offers a handy planting zones by zip code search function. A new plant finder challenge will run daily, beginning today and running through april 3, 2009.
The us department of agriculture divided out the map in areas which range from planting zone 1a to planting zone b. If you plant something at the wrong time for your zone, youve wasted time, money, and. This zonemapping system acknowledges the wests complex gardening regions and recognizes that in many cases neither minimum nor maximum temperatures determine a plants survival. Department of agriculture, which divides most of north america into zones based strictly on winter lows. Southwest gardenings teresa odle lives in new mexicos area 3 usda zone 6b, in the mountains of southern new mexico. The sunset climate zone map for gardening was devised in the mid20th century for thirteen western states. Planting zones or growing zones are illustrated on a map known as the usda plant hardiness zone map. Sunset gardening has developed a different system of climate zones that is more informative, taking into account microclimate factors such as frostfree days, humidity, prevailing winds, effects of ocean, elevation and regional weather patterns. New online tool allows gardeners to search the sunset western garden books top 2,500 plants, making it easy to find the best plants for your own backyard. They are in the usdas zone 9b, sunsets zone 12, ahs zone 8 and arizonas zone 4. Zone 9 is located in the higher elevations around zone 8, but its summers are just as hot. The sunset zones do take into account ocean, valley, mountain, and desert influences.
A guide to western climate zones for gardening sunset. My experience has been that the western book is commonly sold in bookstores and in some nurseries and of course both books are sold by online dealers. Oct 31, 20 a more useful index is the 24zone climate system published in the sunset western garden book in collaboration with the university of california. It has been expanded to include areas across the u. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10degree f zones. Sunsets climate zone maps take all these factors into account, unlike the familiar hardiness zone maps devised by the u. Mostly down, on the sunset and the old us zone map i was pretty much in the highest zone. Since the 1930s, growers of all kinds of plants in the many diverse climate regions of the western u. There are 24 sunset zones, divided by a number of factors to help gardeners identify the most appropriate plants for their needs.
I know sunset zones are more helpful for gardeners in the west because they use many more factors i. Sunsets zones are numbered from 1 to 24, but recently five more zones where added to cover alaska and hawaii. The new sunset western garden book is the ultimate flower and vegetable growing guide for this area. Sunset zones 1 through 24 are west of the 100th meridian, and zones 25 through 45 are east of it. The usda plant hardiness map divides north america into 11 hardiness zones. In addition to the minimum temperature, the sunset climatic zones also take into account important factors such as the number of daylight hours, marine influences, elevation, and rainfall. The mystery of sunset zone 33 i know sunset zones are more helpful for gardeners in the west because they use many more factors i. Jun 25, 2011 the numerous climate zones in napa county allow for a diversity of crops and landscape plants and trees. Sep 21, 2017 the sunset climate zones take into account idahos latitude, elevation, seasonal rainfall regimes, humidity, influence of ocean and continental air masses, and soil types. However, the usda zones are still of importance to western gardeners, since the usda zones are used in the rest of the country. So sunset s version of detailed plant zones are more specific and helpful.
Sunset zones for california sunset magazine has created a climatic zone for the western united states that is more useful than the usda plant hardiness zones. Sunset western garden book, edited by kathleen norris brenzel, 2007. Plants from the mediterranean and near eastern regions thrive here. The growing season here in zone 2b runs from 115 days in higher elevations and more northerly areas to more than 160 days in southeastern colorado. Spring is here and the garden chores are piling up like last seasons leaves. This helpful reference book is geared toward growing trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and vegetables in this unique part of the country. Heres a quick way to find your california climate zone. Heres a quick way to find your california climate zone cse. The sunset western garden book has been the western landscape architects constant companion since the early 1900s.
Gardening zones and climate zones landscaping network. Usda hardiness zones map, sunset climate zones and other zone. The book contains fullcolor photos and practical tips for successful western gardening from sunset gardening editors and also features information on the latest gardening tools and gear accessrestricteditem. Although no plant reference book can list every plant at least none that i can afford, sunset manages to pack in as many as possible, so i rarely cant find at least general info on something. Heres how to tackle your growing todo list january 23, 2018. The new sunset western garden book by susan littlefield since the 1930s, growers of all kinds of plants in the many diverse climate regions of the western u. In response to this natural evolution, the editors of sunsetthe wests most trusted source of gardening information for more than 80 yearshave completely redesigned and updated the western garden book in this new 2012 ninth edition. Sunset climate zones home climate zones a plants performance is governed by the total climate. 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. In fact, the sunset zones and maps are what are listed for each plant in sunsets western garden book and western garden cdrom, which are considered the standard gardening references in the west.
Western oregon is in sunset climate zones 4, 5 or 6, depending on your elevation, exposure, distance. A sunset zone is a climate zone for gardening determined by a system developed by sunset magazine in the mid20th century. Western gardeners know this book as their gardening bible. By understanding your planting zone for colorado, you will be more successful in your efforts to create a wonderful garden. Sunset climate zones orange county, ca map missing. One of their best known books is the sunset western garden book, a compendium of plants suited for the various climatic zones and microclimates of the western united states, and gardening guidelines for the region. Sunset climate zones are based more on local microclimates and quirks of our western landscape.
See more ideas about plants, garden and arizona gardening. Rain comes in the cooler months, covering just the early part of the growing season. Each entry features a brief description of the plant, how much water the plant needs during the summer months, light requirements and the usda hardiness zone as well as the sunset zones established by the sunset western gardening book. And sunset offers a climate zone map that can help you select appropriate plants. The book contains fullcolor photos and practical tips for successful western. The spirit of western gardening the wests 24 climate zones a guide to plant selection western plant encyclopedia practical gardening dictionary resource directory. The majority of central idaho is in climate zone 1a, among the coldest of climates and settings for gardening. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10degree f. Approximate date in the fall when a frost may be expected. These are areas which range in minimum temperatures from 60 degrees fahrenheit to 70 degrees fahrenheit.
The sunset division of climate zones has always been meticulous and more precise than other zone guides. Jul 18, 20 if you live in an area where winter cold is not your biggest gardening challenge or if you would just like more information, investigate the sunset zones. See more ideas about gardening zones, planting vegetables and plants. For mo re information on sunset magazines climate zone map system, visit sunsets website or buy the the new western garden book. Above is the map of the usda colorado hardiness zones. Planting zones map find your usda gardening zone by zip code. First and last frost dates are averages for your region. The sunset zones, popularized and researched by sunset magazine, are derived from climate zones developed by the university of california cooperative extension. Jun 05, 2018 in fact, the sunset zones and maps are what are listed for each plant in sunsets western garden book and western garden cdrom, which are considered the standard gardening references in the west. Apr 10, 2020 a sunset zone is a climate zone for gardening determined by a system developed by sunset magazine in the mid20th century. Approximate date in the spring when there should be no more frost.
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