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


Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Metal Arbor Trellis

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Worm Composting Kit
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 Hondo is in growing zone 9a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Hondo'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: 78861
Longitude: -99.1616
Latitude: 29.3531
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 20 to 25

Seed Starting Trays

Self Watering Plant Pots

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
