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Re: USDA zones?

Bill Dijk wrote:

>If its not to much trouble and for the benefit of all other list 
>members outside the USA,could you perhaps give us a detailed list and 
>simple explanation how the USDA zones system works of all USA states? 
>(including Alaska and Hawaii for comparison)
>I am sure with your knowledge on the subject, we will all be the 
>wiser and more informed
>Could you also explain how the Sunset zone system works please?
>I live in New Zealand (North Island) latitude 37.5 (almost frost 
>free) Average Winter temp.10 C.    AverageSummer temp.24 C.
>Would that be zone 8,  9  or 10 ?
>We could then store or print the info list for easy reference,when we 
>correspond on the Internet with our friends in the USA.
>Your efforts would be much appreciated Mary.
>Thanking you in advance.

>Kind regards, Bill  Dijk.    zone.........?

>Ps: Any additional relevant information from other list members would 
>be welcome. Thank you.

Bill, here is a URL that might be helpful:
http://pathfinder.com/@@crLCeQYA9pwuCBP*/vg/TimeLife/ZoneFinder/sunset.html

It will explain Sunset zones vs. USDA zones.  Be sure to click on "About USDA
Hardiness Zones" because at the bottom of that page is useful information for
those who live outside North America.  

For those of us in the USA, right below that, in purple print, is "Locate
Your Zone."  This is the nifty little page where all we have to do is type in
our Zip Code and we will be told all about our USDA zone.

Hope this helps a little.  C. Carter, CA/Zone 9
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