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  1. 02-05-2012, 12:56 PM #1
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    Default New USDA hardiness maps

    Now with data going back to 1976 for more accurate mapping.

    USDA Reveals new Hardiness Zone Maps Evansville Courier & Press
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  2. 02-05-2012, 04:08 PM #2
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  3. 02-05-2012, 04:22 PM #3
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    I knew over the last year or so it has been getting warmer but not enough to be significant, and it could be an anomaly. But I like it anyway. Also there seems to be adequate rainfall almost on demand.

    Keep up the good work God!
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  4. 02-05-2012, 10:51 PM #4
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    Here is the Canadian equivalent for those of us who need it:

    Northern Gardeners Almanac What's happening in northern gardens: Canadian Plant Hardiness Zones

    This is also a good site for those wondering what they can plant in particular zones...

    http://www.almanac.com/plants/hardiness-zone/3?page=6

    You can search for plant hardiness zone (and then whatever zone you live in).
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  5. 02-06-2012, 12:33 AM #5
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    Went from 5a to 6a. That's good to know. Thanks for the information!
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  6. 02-06-2012, 06:34 AM #6
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    Changed from 9A to 9B here.
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  7. 02-06-2012, 11:11 AM #7
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    We went from a borderline 7a-b to 8a. The county just south of us is 8b.



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  8. 02-06-2012, 11:12 AM #8
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    We have so many microclimates in the SF Bay Area, that I really appreciate being able to go by Sunset's detailed zones. The USDA maps aren't granular enough for us.

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    Well, we went from 9a to 9b. I'm wondering if I can grow coffee outdoors now? Might try it.

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    Well, I am a 7a.....Now, to find out what that truly means for me......I am so new to this stuff.....
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    It means that you can get 2 crops per year in. That you can grow just about anything but tropicals. And since you are at 7, instead of 8, you get some of the best of both worlds.

    You can plant stuff that normally only grows way up north and yet, you can also grow some stuff that is decidely warm blooded.

    If you try blue berries, try southern blue berries because if you hit an extremely hot summer, the northern ones can die from heat.

    Oh, and don't forget to check out stuff that you "thought" were only for tropical areas. You can grow some cold-hardy bananas in your area.

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