What zone is British Columbia for planting?

Based on the USDA Hardiness Zone Map Designations, this interactive version covers the Province of British Columbia which ranges from USDA Zone 1b to USDA Zone 10b.

Hereof, what zone is BC for plants?

Hardiness Zones On the Canadian Zone Map the coldest zone is designated at 0 and the warmest is a 9 (some very small areas on Vancouver Island and the protected Southern Coast of Mainland B.C.). Vancouver is considered to be Zone 8.

Also Know, what zone are we in for planting Canada? These changes are most pronounced in western Canada. The new hardiness map is divided into nine major zones: the harshest is 0 and the mildest is 8. Subzones (e.g., 4a or 4b, 5a or 5b) are also noted in the map legend. These subzones are most familiar to Canadian gardeners.

Also to know is, what growing zone is Invermere BC?

British Columbia/Colombie Britannique

	1961-1990 zone	1981-2010 zone
Campbell River	7b	8a
Canal Flats	5a	5b
Castlegar	6a	7a
Cawston	5b	6b

What zone is Kelowna for planting?

For starters, it is good to know that Kelowna is located in Canadian plant hardiness Region 2, Zone 6a. This allows Kelowna to support a wide variety of ornamental and native plants.

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What zone for planting do I live in?

The USDA Hardiness Zone Map divides North America into 11 separate planting zones; each growing zone is 10°F warmer (or colder) in an average winter than the adjacent zone. If you see a hardiness zone in a gardening catalog or plant description, chances are it refers to this USDA map.

What is my plant hardiness zone?

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. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones. No posters of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map have been printed.

What zone is Toronto?

Zone 6

When can I plant in Zone 4?

Zone 4 has a shorter growing season than most others in the USDA garden zones. A last frost date around mid-May and a first frost date around mid-September means a frost-free season from the beginning of June through early September. These dates are general guidelines, so watch the weather forecasts before planting.

What zone is Niagara?

Ontario

	1961-1990 zone	1981-2010 zone
Newmarket	5a	5b
Niagara Falls	6a	6b
Niagara-on-the-Lake	6b	7a
Nipigon	2a	3a

What zone is Montreal for planting?

Zone 5A

What grows in zone 8b?

Hardiness Zone: 8

Apples.
Arugula.
Asparagus.
Asters.
Astilbe.
Basil.
Beans.
Bee Balm.

What can I grow in zone 6a?

Perennial favorites that thrive in this zone include:

Bee balm.
Coneflower.
Salvia.
Daisy.
Daylily.
Coral bells.
Hosta.
Hellebore.

What zone is North Vancouver?

However, neighbours on a hilly street in North Vancouver may find themselves in different zones. Surprisingly, Vancouver shares its Zone 7 to 8 rating with northern Texas. Here is our Plant Zone Finder for Canada. The figures below offer a general guide to determining Plant Hardiness Zones.

What can I grow in zone 7a?

Specifically, those gardening in zone 7 can plant:

Beans.
Broccoli.
Brussel sprouts.
Tomatoes.
Carrots.
Onions.
Kale.
Cauliflower.

What vegetables grow in British Columbia?

Crops produced in relatively large volumes include potatoes, sweet corn, cole crops (such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage), beans, cucurbits (such as pumpkins, squash and zucchini), lettuce, carrots and peas. Other crops include asparagus, beets, Chinese vegetables, onions, radishes, rutabaga and spinach.

What zone is Surrey BC?

For urban cities like Surrey BC, which is categorized as Zone 8b, the range of species that will grow hardy are approximately 185 species!

What can I plant in August in BC?

At least two dozen kinds of vegetables can be planted in July and August for fall and winter harvest. These include arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, peas, kale, kohlrabi, pak choi, parsnips, radish, rutabaga, spinach, Swiss chard and turnips.

What zone is Nanaimo BC?

Nanaimo falls into the zone 6 category of gardening—allowing you to grow a great variety of plants. Many parts of zone 6 have a range of temperatures that will allow both cold-weather and warm-weather plants to flourish.

What zone is Kamloops BC?

Most plants are given a hardiness rating according to temperature zones, with Zone 1 being the coldest to Zone 8 being the mildest (in Canada). Our Kamloops climate ranges between Zone 3 at its highest levels, to Zone 6 at the valley bottom.

What zone is Richmond BC?

Vancouver is considered Zone 1 while Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster and the North Shore are considered Zone 2.

What growing zone is Summerland BC?

British Columbia/Colombie Britannique

	1961-1990 zone	1981-2010 zone
Stewart
Sturdies Bay	8a	8b
Sugarcane	4b	5b
Summerland	6a	6b