What Plants Grow Well In 93401?

USDA Growing Zone: 9b

Longitude: -120.669

Latitude: 35.2669

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30

The USDA growing zone is 9b in the 93401 zip code. This climate hardiness zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would be suitable for your climate. We've already picked out a selection of the best plants for San Luis Obispo to help you get your next gardening project started.

We also have temperature requirement information and a map of U.S. hardiness zones over on our page on the growing zone for San Luis Obispo.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Trees for 93401

American Holly

Bald Cypress

Black Walnut

Green Ash

Hackberry Tree

Japanese Maple

Live Oak

Meyer Lemon Tree

Red Maple

Redbud

Satsuma Mandarin Tree

Saucer Magnolia

Silver Maple

Southern Magnolia

Sugar Maple

Sweetgum

Sycamore Tree

Tulip Tree

Weeping Willow

White Oak

Fruits for 93401

Apricots

Avocados

Bananas

Blueberries

Figs

Grapefruits

Guavas

Kaki Persimmons

Kiwis

Kumquats

Lemons

Limes

Mangoes

Olives

Oranges

Papayas

Passion fruits

Peaches

Plums

Pomegranates

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Flowers for 93401

African Lily

Azaleas

Bird of Paradise

Bougainvillea

Camellia

Dahlia

Daylily

Gardenia

Geraniums

Hardy Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Jasmine

Lantana

Lavender

Marigold

Morning Glory

Oleander

Petunias

Rose

Rosemary

Vegetables for 93401

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Bush Beans

Carrots

Celery

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Kale

Okra

Radishes

Southern Peas

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Best Time to Plant in San Luis Obispo

Check the growing calendar for San Luis Obispo at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

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