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Find what to sow next for your garden zone.
Enter your ZIP code for a quick USDA zone estimate and a cottage-garden-friendly list of flowers to start right now.
How it works
- 1. Pick flowers or veggies.
- 2. Enter a 5-digit U.S. ZIP code.
- 3. Get timing suggestions tailored to your estimated zone.
Plan your next sowing round
Enter your ZIP code to estimate your USDA zone and get a "start now" seed list.
What are you starting?
Your zone notes
Once your zone is found, suggestions will appear here with timing and a quick why-it-works note.
Start with your ZIP code on the left to see your estimated zone here.
Estimated zone preview
6b
Your USDA hardiness zone will appear here after lookup, with timing notes to help you plan your next garden step.
Today's date
Wednesday, March 31, 2026
Average last frost preview
April 1-21
About 2 weeks until average last frost.
After lookup, this panel will show
- A large Estimated Zone result
- Today's Date
- Weeks until average last frost
- Your flower suggestions for that zone