How to Grow Unique Edible Plants: A Complete Guide for Every Climate – Page 3 – Sow Exotic

🎃 October Growing Guide: Mild Days, Warm Soil - Time to Plant!

October Growing Guide (for subtropical / exotic plants) October is a magical month for gardeners in zones 9 and 10. The intense summer heat begins to fade, bringing more manageable temperatures, and there’s an opportunity to set up your exotic...

🥑 A vs. B Avocados: Why Growing Both Means More Fruit

If you’ve ever browsed avocado trees and noticed the terms Type A and Type B, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we get from growers. What do the types mean—and do you really need both? Let’s...

☀️ May Growing Guide: What to Grow in May

Warm, Humid, and Full of Potential May is prime time for tropical gardening in Zones 9+. With longer days and rising humidity, your garden is ready to take off—but your timing and care make all the difference. Focus on establishing...

🌿 Growing Green From Our Nursery to Your Door

Sow Exotic’s Plastic-Free Packaging, Sustainable Shipping, and How It All Works! At Sow Exotic, we believe in growing greener, and it doesn’t stop at our plants. From our plastic-free packaging to our eco-friendly shipping practices, everything we do is designed...

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What's My Growing Zone? A Beginner's Guide to USDA Zones (and Why They Aren’t the Whole Story) 🌎🌿

At Sow Exotic, we ship our rare, tropical, and subtropical plants to growers all across the country—from sunny Florida backyards to cozy greenhouses in Alaska. And one question we hear all the time is: “What’s my USDA Growing Zone—and can I...