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What Can Grow in Zone 13a?

Growing Zone Zone 13a
Frost-Free Days 365
Last Frost no frost
First Frost no frost

Hottest tropical zone in the US system. Limited to the most heat-tolerant tropical crops.

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⚠️ Worth Trying (Marginal)

These plants are outside the ideal zone range but possible with the right approach.

🗺️ USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

Zone 13 is shown in this colour on the map below
2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — zones 1 to 13

2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — public domain. USDA Agricultural Research Service

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USDA zones run 1a–13b (26 half-zones). Each full zone above covers both the a and b half-zones. Browse all US zones →

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Zone 11a Zone 11b Zone 12a Zone 12b Zone 13a Zone 13b

Frequently Asked Questions

Hottest tropical zone in the US system. Limited to the most heat-tolerant tropical crops. A wide range of vegetables and herbs grow well.
Year-round growing is possible. In the hottest months, focus on heat-tolerant tropicals and use shade cloth for cool-season greens.