Chesapeake Beach's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Chesapeake Beach a growing zone designation of 8a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Chesapeake Beach's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Chesapeake Beach area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Chesapeake Beach, MD.

Large Greenhouse Kit

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Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

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Brass Watering Can

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Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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 Chesapeake Beach is in growing zone 8a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Chesapeake Beach'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: 8a

Zip Codes: 20732

Longitude: -76.5448

Latitude: 38.6881

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15