Does anybody know if there is a site on the net where I can find out what other countries and/or areas around the world are also zone 6? I would like to try some fruits and veggies from another country that would do well in my zone. Thanks a million.
Zone Question
You can probably find a lot of the maps by doing a search on Google for plant hardiness or zones.
This is one::
http://www.aroid.org/horticulture/zonemap/index.php
I was excited about that site and then I saw it was a pay site. I wasn't quite as excited after that. LOL But thank you for the effort.
Try this one
http://www.backyardgardener.com/zone/index.html
Read the page and not just click on the links because it gives some information on the limitations of hardiness zones. -Doug
I looked at the maps without any request for payment...
The same maps are available at other sites as well.
I am sure that group is similar to DG. Only parts of the site are available for free.
If you are looking for a site that has maps and vegetables for sale I am not sure that exists.
Haven't really looked though...
I look at a regular old map and see what areas are about the same distance from the equator as I am. However, there are a lot more variables then the zone. Humidity, elevation, soil type, inland or coastal, just to name a few. I grow many things from Spain, Italy, S America, and Thailand.
My recommendation would be to see if your micro climate fits the description of the plant's requirements. ie. I'm in the same zone as many areas in TX that have acidic soil (my soil is alkaline) I don't bother with acid loving plants, so the zone doesn't even matter.
You can always just try it and see what happens.
Cajun ~ that is hard because the US in the only country that uses this zone map. I think 1lisac has a good idea to look at similar latitudes via an older world map or globe.
Thanks Pod. Latitude was the word I couldn't think of. Also the USDA hardiness zones are about how cold it gets, not how hot.
Lisa you are exactly right. I live on Zone 9, but I also live in the low desert. My Zone 9 is really not comparable to another Zone 9 - lol. Cold hardiness in not really an issue here except for some tropicals or for fruits needing a certain # of chilling hours to set fruit. Our issue is can they take the heat...
I did not know we were the only ones who used the zone map! I thought that was a worldwide thing. Learn something new everyday. (if you're lucky)
Look at the Latitude and the Altitude. Roughly 100 miles of latitude equals about 1000 feet of Elevation in Colorado. I guess it varies if the Mountains are running East-West instead of North-South, but it should get you in the ball park.
Did you have a particular plant in mind or are you just looking to grow something different?
Just looking to grow something different. Veggies and fruits, mostly.
If I were you I would just try them.
I'm with Lisa, Cajun - give 'em a try!
Guess that's what I'll do. Might be pleasantly suprised. I'll take another look at my Baker Creek catalog. Thanks.