If you are like me who wants to start planting food and looking at where to start. Let's do it together. I am a novice and we can share thoughts on growing food.
Growing food should not be complicated, but if you are starting you don't really know where to begin. I say some research would do some good.
First I found out where my growing zone or hardiness zone is by going to the
USDA Hardiness Zone Map
I am located in Santa Monica, California and my hardiness zone is 10.
What does that really mean?
A hardiness zone is a geographically-defined area in which a specific category of plant is capable of growing, by climatic conditions, including its ability to withstand the minimum temperatures of the zone. A plant that is described as “hardy to zone 10” means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of -1°C. A more resilient plant that is “hardy to zone 9” can tolerate a minimum temperature of -7°C.
So when you are look into what plant seeds to buy and plant you can ask if it will be perfect for your hardiness zone.
Growing food should not be complicated, but if you are starting you don't really know where to begin. I say some research would do some good.
First I found out where my growing zone or hardiness zone is by going to the
USDA Hardiness Zone Map
I am located in Santa Monica, California and my hardiness zone is 10.
What does that really mean?
A hardiness zone is a geographically-defined area in which a specific category of plant is capable of growing, by climatic conditions, including its ability to withstand the minimum temperatures of the zone. A plant that is described as “hardy to zone 10” means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of -1°C. A more resilient plant that is “hardy to zone 9” can tolerate a minimum temperature of -7°C.
So when you are look into what plant seeds to buy and plant you can ask if it will be perfect for your hardiness zone.
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