Book 29, Question 7 · Video
What is a plant hardiness zone?
A hardiness zone is a map area where winter lows and growing seasons are similar. Canada has a zone map from 0, the coldest, to 9, the mildest. Gardeners use it to choose plants that can survive winter where they live. A plant labeled zone 5 should survive in zone 5 or warmer. Parts of southern Ontario are around zones 5 to 7, while the far north is much colder.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What is a plant hardiness zone?
The Big Idea
Some plants survive cold winters, and some don't! Gardeners use a special map to know. What is a hardiness zone?
A Special Map
Step one: A Special Map. A hardiness zone is a map area where winter lows and growing seasons are similar. Canada's zone map goes from 0, the coldest, to 9, the mildest.
Choosing Plants
Step two: Choosing Plants. Gardeners use the map to choose plants that can survive winter where they live. A plant labeled zone 5 should survive in zone 5 or anywhere warmer.
Different Places
Step three: Different Places. Parts of southern Ontario are around zones 5 to 7. The far north is much colder, so fewer plants survive the winter there.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Coldest. Measured. Mildest. Show zones.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Zones are based on things like temperatures, frost, snow, and rain. Canada goes from 0 to 9. Tags list zones. Lower means colder.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, find a hardiness zone map. Find where you live. Write down your zone number. Find two plants that suit it. Would they survive your winter?
Outro
A hardiness zone is an area where winter lows and growing seasons are similar. Canada's map runs from 0, the coldest, to 9, the mildest, and gardeners use it to pick plants that can survive winter where they live. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!