USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
1a: Icy Tundra
A vast, open landscape where only the hardiest plants survive the extreme cold.
A vast, open landscape where only the hardiest plants survive the extreme cold.
Discover the unique characteristics of USDA Zone 1a, known for its extremely cold temperatures. With proper planning and care, this zone offers opportunities for homesteading, farming, and agriculture in harsh climates.
Due to the extreme cold, traditional crops are not viable in Zone 1a; however, cold-hardy ornamentals and certain types of moss and lichen can survive.