USA Hardiness Zone 8b

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USA Zone 8b

Extreme Minimum Temperate −9.4 to −6.7°C (15 to 20°F)

Temperate Year Round - Mild Winters, Hot Summers

Indicative Towns: Austin, Texas; Gainesville, Florida

Zone 8b zone has a temperate climate classified as oceanic or marine west coast (Köppen Cfb). Zone 8 included a large part of southern United States. It extends up the western coast. Rainfall is generally high. On average, snow falls occur on 7-10 days per year. Winters are very mild. Growing season averages around 200-250 days, extending from March until November.

Zone 8 (a & b) has a long growing season with generally hot summers and short mild to cold winters. Most vegetable and herbs varieties will grow well. The last frost date is at the start of April and first frost date is at the start of December. Some extra plants to grow in this warmer zone include: Cantaloupe, Hot peppers, Okra, Field peas, Tomatoes and Watermelon. Some extra herbs to grow include: Marjoram, Mexican oregano, Rosemary and Sage.

Towns Include:

Albany, Georgia
Alexandria, Louisiana
Austin, Texas
Baker, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaverton, Oregon
Bellevue, Washington
Bothell, Washington
Cedar Park, Texas
College Station, Texas
Columbus, Georgia
Conway, South Carolina
Corpus Christi, Texas
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Elgin, Texas
Eugene , Oregon
Everett , Washington
Floresville, Texas
Gainesville, Florida
Georgetown, Texas
Gresham , Oregon
Haughton, Louisiana
Henderson, Nevada
Hesperia, California
Hillsboro, Oregon
Huntsville, Texas
Johns Island, South Carolina
Kent, Washington
Killeen, Texas
Leesville, Louisiana
Longview, Texas
Mccomb, Mississippi
Mobile, Alabama
Monroe, Louisiana
Moultrie, Georgia
New Braunfels, Texas
North Charleston, South Carolina
North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las VeGeorgias, Nevada
Palmdale, California
Pflugerville, Texas
Portland, Oregon
Redmond, Washington
Renton, Washington
Rincon, Georgia
Round Rock, Texas
Salem , Oregon
San Antonio, Texas
San Bernardino, California
Savannah, Georgia
Seattle, Washington
Semmes, Alabama
Shreveport, Louisiana
Summerville, South Carolina
Tacoma, Washington
Tallahassee, Florida
Troutdale, Oregon
Tyler, Texas
Valdosta, Georgia
Vancleave, Mississippi
Vancouver, Washington
Walker, Louisiana
Waycross, Georgia
Wilsonville, Oregon


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