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


Reusable Grow Bags

Metal Seed Storage Box

Large Greenhouse Kit

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Metal Arbor Trellis
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 St. Simons is in growing zone 9a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for St. Simons'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: 9a
Zip Codes: 31522
Longitude: -81.3857
Latitude: 31.1775
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 20 to 25

Seed Starting Trays

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Small Greenhouse Kit

Raised Garden Bed Kit
