La Cresta's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given La Cresta 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 La Cresta's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the La Cresta area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in La Cresta, CA.


Metal Seed Storage Box

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Worm Composting Kit

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Brass Watering Can
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 La Cresta is in growing zone 9b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for La Cresta'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.
USDA Growing Zone: 9b
Zip Codes: 93305
Longitude: -118.9892
Latitude: 35.3972
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30

Self Watering Plant Pots

Seed Starting Trays

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign
