What Plants Grow Well In 30609?
The USDA hardiness zone is 8a in the 30609 zip code. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 30609's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more hardiness zones on our page for Athens's growing zone.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Large Greenhouse Kit

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Worm Composting Kit
Trees for 30609
Fruits for 30609
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Vegetables for 30609

Planting Advice for 30609
Have questions about planting in 30609's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 30609 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Athens
Check the growing calendar for Athens at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Metal Arbor Trellis

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
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