Bradenton, FL planting zone & frost dates
Bradenton is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
Useful for zone 10a gardens
- Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
- Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
- Soil moisture meter
- Plants for zone 10
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Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Bradenton
- 34201 zone 10a
- 34202 zone 10a
- 34203 zone 10a
- 34204 zone 10a
- 34205 zone 10a
- 34206 zone 10a
- 34207 zone 10a
- 34208 zone 10a
- 34209 zone 10b
- 34210 zone 10a
- 34211 zone 10a
- 34212 zone 10a
- 34280 zone 10a
- 34281 zone 10a
- 34282 zone 10a
Nearby cities
- Palmetto zone 10a
- South Bradenton zone 10a
- Bayshore Gardens zone 10a
- Sarasota zone 10a
- Fruitville zone 10a
- Sarasota Springs zone 10a
- Gulf Gate Estates zone 10a
- Ruskin zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
Questions
What growing zone is Bradenton, FL?
Bradenton is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 10b.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bradenton 5 Ese, FL (USC00080945), 9.3 km (5.8 mi) from the city center, elevation 6 m, based on 27 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.