USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
13b: Volcanic Islands
Islands formed by volcanic activity, offering rich soil for diverse flora.
Islands formed by volcanic activity, offering rich soil for diverse flora.
Zone 13b offers a climate where traditional gardening rules are rewritten. This guide explores innovative approaches to farming and gardening, focusing on tropical plants that flourish in extreme warmth.
Zone 13b supports the growth of highly specialized tropical and subtropical plants, including vanilla, cacao, and a range of tropical tubers and root vegetables, benefiting from the intense heat and high humidity.