Plant Hardiness Zones in Northern California
Areas in Northern California Where Plants Are Most Likely to Thrive
Not all plants thrive under the same temperature and climate conditions. Therefore, it is important to know your state’s climate zone so you know what plants you can successfully grow there. Most gardeners use the USDA Hardiness Zone Map to determine what plants thrive in a specific location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones. Below is the growing zone for Northern California. Northern California is known for its mild and cold climate. Northern California experiences warm, dry summers and cool winters. The time in which you should plant your seeds or transplant them outside depends on what planting zone in Northern California you live in. We recommend growing beets, carrots, leeks, and turnips here.
