Medford's Hardiness Zone

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

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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

Zip Codes: 97504, 97501

Longitude: -122.854

Latitude: 42.3372

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20