Rio del Mar's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Rio del Mar a growing zone designation of 9b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Rio del Mar's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Rio del Mar area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Rio del Mar, CA.

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Small Greenhouse Kit

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Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Rio del Mar is in growing zone 9b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Rio del Mar's climate should be chosen with this in mind or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.

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