Re: Zones
LMann76543@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 96-09-22 09:27:53 EDT, you write:
>
> >There are persistant rumors that the USDA is in the process of a complete
> >restucturing of the current USDA zone system to include other data than just
> >the winter average min. temps. but I have been unable to find anyone to
> >confirm or deny this.
>
> I don't know what is happening re: USDA redoing zone system, but their is a
> map that has been around for quite a while done by Bailey that incorporates
> other climatic information. It's an ecoregion map and I think is in formal
> use by the U S Forest Service.
>
> Linda Mann lmann76543@aol.com
Any one happen to know if the map is up on a web site anywhere?
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John Jones, jijones@ix.netcom.com
Fremont CA, USDA zone 8/9 (coastal, bay)
Max high 95F/35C, Min Low 28F/-2C average 10 days each
Heavy clay base for my raised beds.
