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USDA hardiness zone

Zone 1360 to 70°F

Hawaii (coastal lowlands), Puerto Rico (south coast) · 365-day growing season

What grows in Zone 13

Zone 13 suits the following plants based on temperature tolerance and growing-season length:

Climate notes for Zone 13

Most northern garden references are useless here. Local agricultural extensions (e.g., University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension) are the right resource.

Frost dates and timing

Average last spring frostno frost
Average first fall frostno frost
Growing season length~365 days
Temperature range (F)60 to 70°F
Temperature range (C)16 to 21°C

These are zone-wide averages. Local microclimates (south-facing slopes, urban heat, lakeside warmth) can shift dates by 1-2 weeks within the same zone.

Source and methodology

Temperature ranges from the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023). Frost-date averages from NOAA Climate Data Online national averages within each zone. Plant recommendations curated by the Growli editorial team from US extension service references.

What to plant in Zone 13

Crop-by-crop sowing, transplant, and harvest dates for zone 13:

Common questions

What can I plant in USDA Zone 13?

Zone 13 suits Coconut, Cacao, Breadfruit, Mango, Papaya, Banana, and more, based on its 365-day growing season and 60 to 70°F average minimum temperatures.

When is the last frost in Zone 13?

The average last spring frost in Zone 13 passes around no frost, and the first fall frost arrives around no frost. Wait until after the last frost date before planting tender crops outdoors.

How long is the growing season in Zone 13?

Zone 13 has roughly 365 frost-free growing days between the average last spring frost (no frost) and the first fall frost (no frost).

What is the temperature range of USDA Zone 13?

USDA Zone 13 is defined by average annual minimum temperatures of 60 to 70°F (16 to 21°C).

When can I start planting in Zone 13?

Hardy cool-season crops can go outdoors a few weeks before the last frost (no frost); tender crops should wait until 1–2 weeks after it. Start warm-season seeds indoors about 6–8 weeks before no frost.

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