What to grow in Punta Arenas

A local planting guide for Chile — hardiness zone 10a, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Punta Arenas climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Punta Arenas's location. Use it as a starting point — your own garden's aspect, walls and soil shift these by a week or two.

Hardiness zone
10a
Average winter low
-2°C (28°F)
Average summer high
11°C (52°F)
Last spring frost
August 14 (avg)
First fall frost
June 15 (avg)
Frost-free growing season
~305 days
Annual rainfall
925 mm/yr (36 in)
Hot days (≥30°C) per year
~0 days

Best plants for Punta Arenas

170 plants in the library suit hardiness zone 10a. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Punta Arenas

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in hardiness zone 10a.

What to sow around July

A seasonal snapshot based on Punta Arenas's average frost dates. Open the planner for dates tuned to your exact spot.

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