Shaggy Ink Farms
Growing Guide
Plain growing advice for the North Sacramento Valley and beyond. Find your USDA zone, pick your local guide, and see exactly what to plant right now. No apps, no accounts, no weather services.
Step 1
Find Your USDA Growing Zone
Not sure what zone you are in? Use the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, then come back here and pick your zone or local guide.
Official USDA Zone Finder ↗What USDA zones measure: They are based on average annual winter low temperatures. A Zone 9b location stays warmer in winter than a Zone 6a location.
What zones are good for: Knowing which perennial plants survive your winters — fruit trees, berry bushes, perennial herbs, and landscape plants.
What zones don't cover: Summer heat, last frost dates, soil type, rainfall, or irrigation needs. For those, read your local guide below.
Step 2
Local Growing Guides
Detailed guides for towns around Anderson, California. Varieties, irrigation, heat and frost notes, and a month-by-month calendar. The closer to our farm, the more specific the guide.
Step 3
Browse USDA Zones
General planting guides by hardiness zone, with a monthly calendar for each. Useful anywhere in the country.
What To Do Next
Keep the local cluster working for you.
Use the planner for crop counts, get local growing updates, and stay connected to the rest of the farm.
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Open the Garden Planner
Turn local timing into a full family food plan with the planner.
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Get Anderson Area Growing Updates
Join the local list for seasonal planting reminders tuned to the Anderson and Redding area.
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Fresh Eggs
See the local egg list if you want another practical, local food stream from the farm.
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