Montecito's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Montecito a growing zone designation of 10b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Montecito's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Montecito area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Montecito, CA.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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 Montecito is in growing zone 10b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Montecito'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.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.