What to grow in Ushuaia

A local planting guide for Argentina — hardiness zone 8a, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Ushuaia climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Ushuaia'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
8a
Average winter low
-6°C (21°F)
Average summer high
10°C (50°F)
Last spring frost
December 14 (avg)
First fall frost
March 3 (avg)
Frost-free growing season
~79 days
Annual rainfall
1650 mm/yr (65 in)
Hot days (≥30°C) per year
~0 days

Best plants for Ushuaia

205 plants in the library suit hardiness zone 8a. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Ushuaia

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in hardiness zone 8a.

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