Salinas contains 2 USDA hardiness zones 9b and 10a within its boundaries, according to 2023 USDA update. The 2 Planting zones in Salinas are listed below.
- USDA Hardiness Zone 9b covers most of Salinas, California, with annual minimum temperatures ranging from 25°F to 30°F (-3.9°C to -1.1°C). This zone includes neighborhoods like Downtown Salinas (93901), North Salinas (93906), and Boronda (93907).
- Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30°F to 35°F (-1.1°C to 1.7°C), covers select locations such as Del Monte Forest and East Garrison.
Pinpoint your Salinas, California, USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, interactive map or by using planting zone table.
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Salinas Planting Zones Table
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Salinas Planting Zones
The 2 planting zones in Salinas, California are USDA hardiness zone 9b and zone 10a.
Zone 9b
USDA Hardiness Zone 9b is a planting zone with annual minimum temperatures ranging from 25°F to 30°F (-3.9°C to -1.1°C), and covers most of Salinas including neighborhoods like Downtown Salinas, North Salinas, Boronda, Acacia Park, Alisal, and many others.
This zone supports plants like Okra and Pumpkin, herbs such as Chives and Rosemary, and ornamentals like Hibiscus and Roses.
Zone 10a
USDA Hardiness Zone 10a is a planting zone with annual minimum temperatures ranging from 30°F to 35°F (-1.1°C to 1.7°C), and includes select locations in Salinas such as Del Monte Forest, East Garrison, Moss Landing, Parker Road, Pine Canyon, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Southside.
This slightly warmer zone allows for growing more frost-sensitive plants like Beets and Radishes, herbs such as Basil and Cilantro, and ornamental plants including Petunias and Bird of Paradise.